Defending Your Life 1991 · USA · 112 minutes · PG · 4 nominations. fantasy comedy heaven-can-wait fantasies romantic comedy satire Stars: Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn Director: Albert Brooks The first true story of what happens after you die. In an afterlife way station resembling a block of hotels, the lives of the recently-deceased are examined in a court-like setting. Tags: redemption, starting over 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like The first true story of what happens after you die. In an afterlife way station resembling a block of hotels, the lives of the recently-deceased are examined in a court-like setting. Tags: redemption, starting over Watch Defending Your Life trailer Starring of Defending Your Life Albert Brooks as Daniel Miller Meryl Streep as Julia Rip Torn as Bob Diamond Lee Grant as Lena Foster Michael Durrell as Agency Head Lillian Lehman as Daniels Judge S. Scott Bullock as Daniels Father Buck Henry as Dick Stanley James Eckhouse as Daniels substitute attorney Noley Thornton as Jeep Owner Shirley MacLaine as Victorian Girl Mary Pat Gleason as Shirley MacLaine Maxine Elliott Hicks as Waitress Roger Behr as Elderly Woman on Tram Alex Sheafe as Comedian George Wallace as Martin Ethan Embry as Daniels Judge Storyline of Defending Your Life In an afterlife resembling the present-day US, people must prove their worth by showing in court how they have demonstrated courage. Genre: comedy, drama, fantasy Theme: redemption, starting over Mood: other dimensions Attribute: high artistic quality, high production values, sleeper Certification: Parental Guidance Suggested Flag: adult humor, adult language, questionable for children MPA rating: PG Award: 4 nominations. Rating of Defending Your Life 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Defending Your Life Write your review or comment