Defending Your Life

Directed by Albert Brooks
1991    1h 52m    PG
Comedy, Fantasy, Drama,
7.298%83%
In "Defending Your Life," ad man Daniel Miller faces the ultimate trial in Judgment City, where he must justify his life's courage to move on. As he unravels his fears and connects with free-spirited Julia, he learns what it truly means to live.
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Cast of Defending Your Life
  • Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
  • Meryl StreepJulia
  • Rip TornBob Diamond
  • Lee GrantLena Foster
  • Michael DurrellAgency Head
  • James EckhouseJeep Owner
  • Gary BeachCar Salesman
  • Julie CobbTram Guide
  • Peter SchuckStan
  • Time WintersPorter
  • Sharlie StuartSusan
  • Beth BlackSoap Opera Woman
  • Clayton NorcrossSoap Opera Man
  • Jim McKrellGame Show Moderator
  • Wil AlbertGame Show Contestant
  • Sage AllenGame Show Contestant
  • Mary Pat GleasonWaitress
  • Maxine Elliott HicksElderly Woman on Tram
  • Marilyn RockafellowHelen
  • Roger BehrComedian
  • Art FrankelArthur
  • Ernie BrownErnie
  • George D. WallaceDaniel's Judge
  • Lillian LehmanDaniel's Judge
  • Raffi Di BlasioDaniel as a Boy
  • Kristopher Kent HillBully
  • Eric EhaszChild in Schoolyard
  • Matthew ScharchDaniel as an Infant
  • S. Scott BullockDaniel's Father
  • Carol BivinsDaniel's Mother
  • Ethan EmbrySteve
  • Gary BallardMr. Wadworth
  • Mary MukogawaSushi Hostess
  • Toshio ShikamiHead Sushi Chef
  • Samee ParkSushi Chef
  • Kagko ShikamiSushi Chef
  • Tommy InouyeSushi Chef
  • Ken ThorleyFrank
  • Bob BraunTalk Show Host
  • Jennifer Barlow GrodskyTalk Show Guest
  • Buck HenryDick Stanley
  • Joey MiyashimaCasio Tipster
  • Nurit KoppelDaniel's Date
  • Susan WaltersDaniel's Wife
  • Sidney ChankinUsed Car Salesman
  • Greg FinleyUsed Car Salesman
  • Leonard O. TurnerSam
  • Clifford EinsteinJulia's Prosecutor
  • Rachel BardJulia's Judge
  • Newell AlexanderJulia's Judge
  • Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaine
  • Hal Landon Jr.Man in Past Lives Pavilion
  • Ida LeeWoman in Past Lives Pavilion
  • Noley ThorntonVictorian Girl
  • Glen ChinSumo Wrestler
  • James EkimNative
  • Clarke ColemanKnight
  • Ronald L. ColbyMajestic Doorman
  • David PurdhamPeter
  • James ParadiseStage Manager
  • Jerry PrellBanquet Manager
  • Arell BlantonFire Marshall
  • Shana BallardJulia's Daughter
  • Chris MacrisJulia's Son
  • Joseph DarrellMaitre d'
  • James ManisEduardo
  • Alex SheafeMartin
  • Cathleen ChinTicket Counter Agent
  • Lisa SearsTram Port Attendant
  • Mark DunlapTram Port Attendant
  • Vernon RoguenTram Port Attendant
  • Dennis GermainTram Driver
  • Jorga CayeDeceased Lady (uncredited)
  • Robert GatewoodAfterlife Traveler (uncredited)
  • John Michael QuinnMan in Heaven (uncredited)
  • Douglas M. NelsonTram Attendee (uncredited)
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