Defending Your Life (1991)
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
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"I kind of hope when I die it's a little bit like defending your life so they can show it."
— Chuck
Chuck jokes about wanting his life reviewed like in the movie Defending Your Life, referencing the film's concept of reviewing moments after death.
Jul 12, 2025
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Atomic Clocks, Ahoy!
"I just wanted to give a shout out to the Alfred Brooks movie, defending your life."
— Josh
May 2, 2024
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Child Labor: Not Funny
"I kind of hope when I die it's a little bit like defending your life so they can show it."
— Chuck
Chuck mentions the movie Defending Your Life as a reference to reviewing one's life after death.
Aug 10, 2021
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Hell! Hell! Hell!
"If you want to see a fun take on the afterlife, watch the great Albert Brooks movie Defending Your Life."
— Josh
Josh recommends this Albert Brooks film as a great conception of the afterlife.
Jan 12, 2021
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How Near-Death Experiences Work
"Which will sound kind of familiar to any fan of Albert Brooks. Defending your life."
— Josh
Josh references the Albert Brooks film when discussing Plato's description of a soldier being judged before a panel of souls.
Dec 3, 2009
Cast
Albert Brooks
Daniel Miller
Meryl Streep
Julia
Rip Torn
Bob Diamond
Lee Grant
Lena Foster
Michael Durrell
Agency Head
James Eckhouse
Jeep Owner
Gary Beach
Car Salesman
Julie Cobb
Tram Guide
P
Peter Schuck
Stan
Time Winters
Porter
S
Sharlie Stuart
Susan
B
Beth Black
Soap Opera Woman
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