tt0101698 111 min Rated None 1991 Defending Your Life 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. Romance Fantasy Comedy Drama Tommy Inouye Sushi Chef Vernon Roguen Tram Port Attendant Roger Behr Comedian Lee Grant Lena Foster https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/2WesW19wpxYve32Zp3oq1pwzoen.jpg Julie Cobb Tram Guide https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/prvcvAH0v40WpdPdPBedTvEGqIA.jpg Kristopher Kent Hill Bully Matthew Scharch Daniel as an Infant Shirley MacLaine Shirley MacLaine https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/7hL7Mpb4JHyDeosKsdUJf0R1deA.jpg Maxine Elliott Hicks Elderly Woman on Tram https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/bsx6w2p37aun27zIFbWY6lboMcb.jpg Gary Beach Car Salesman https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/vn1BhCYNfFq9BctoogaGdDJTqK6.jpg Leonard O. Turner Sam Ida Lee Woman in Past Lives Pavilion Gary Ballard Mr. Wadworth https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/5TjxX8pPHpnW12uk0jSrGqwWTTC.jpg Beth Black Soap Opera Woman Alex Sheafe Martin Joey Miyashima Casio Tipster https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/fTEpfX8jaThOwHA2RyGkNTibCUM.jpg Michael Durrell Agency Head https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/rHgq2yRUZwQVA9PuvxgBxEdCBG6.jpg Robert Gatewood Afterlife Traveler (uncredited) Bob Braun Talk Show Host Joseph Darrell Maitre d' James Eckhouse Jeep Owner https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/iGG7iSZ5sBrmgkT9IHg1ipZCzgq.jpg Eric Ehasz Child in Schoolyard Chris Macris Julia's Son Lisa Sears Tram Port Attendant Ernie Brown Ernie Buck Henry Dick Stanley https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/iAOjaj5OHMMXno65MwmDtkqHeb6.jpg George D. Wallace Daniel's Judge https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/vLVtDTFm2ol7Tw7oOAH0dquhlPy.jpg Ethan Embry Steve https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/feYnMlTejbHfkhD1akVVXKWG0u1.jpg S. Scott Bullock Daniel's Father https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/qJ54EQKCR9mmUgZGzRIw0XL1pXb.jpg Samee Park Sushi Chef John Michael Quinn Man in Heaven (uncredited) Jorga Caye Deceased Lady (uncredited) Clarke Coleman Knight Jerry Prell Banquet Manager Nurit Koppel Daniel's Date Noley Thornton Victorian Girl https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/uNLYAsRvpXmIVTq36wqOE4FsiPa.jpg Hal Landon Jr. Man in Past Lives Pavilion https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/ga7W0dAntkpKmnnMkTFtgxqQV2n.jpg Jim McKrell Game Show Moderator https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/fjy46X3ZITbYZprD2Tem7vvRp8n.jpg James Ekim Native Dennis Germain Tram Driver Ronald L. Colby Majestic Doorman Sharlie Stuart Susan Jennifer Barlow Grodsky Talk Show Guest Rachel Bard Julia's Judge Raffi Di Blasio Daniel as a Boy https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/vayd7MA3WKAv6trtFtXIAvGzBVU.jpg Newell Alexander Julia's Judge https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/jXz5ahA0uyxPeMcPIlZeS9Rtldb.jpg Wil Albert Game Show Contestant Clayton Norcross Soap Opera Man https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/hyXLBL4ItzCfy8ydnktjgVzcf0x.jpg Shana Ballard Julia's Daughter Susan Walters Daniel's Wife https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/i3XQLCbYrNaa1yng2hLjaG5LGJX.jpg Meryl Streep Julia https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/emAAzyK1rJ6aiMi0wsWYp51EC3h.jpg Ken Thorley Frank Sage Allen Game Show Contestant https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/jnWAAI2G2D4Bi6LtUtFFpA4YjSQ.jpg Mary Pat Gleason Waitress https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/zS07GnCViZj5XSHqjxqNcrIG9KC.jpg Mark Dunlap Tram Port Attendant Marilyn Rockafellow Helen Rip Torn Bob Diamond https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/jP74MHyQl6R8mH7aZKHrrD2Qjj2.jpg Lillian Lehman Daniel's Judge Time Winters Porter https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/sqLSp5glrEbMpUaF7zIhuHmLL37.jpg James Manis Eduardo Carol Bivins Daniel's Mother Peter Schuck Stan Sidney Chankin Used Car Salesman Arell Blanton Fire Marshall Albert Brooks Daniel Miller https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/8iDSGu5l93N7benjf6b3AysBore.jpg David Purdham Peter https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/wH8Ni8PrSnL0EqPM5DBggGuXEf2.jpg Cathleen Chin Ticket Counter Agent Greg Finley Used Car Salesman https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/A3WR1ovXuAbUuCncVZRpwPKLllF.jpg Kagko Shikami Sushi Chef Toshio Shikami Head Sushi Chef Mary Mukogawa Sushi Hostess Art Frankel Arthur James Paradise Stage Manager https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/7eJItAYQwVvYvTtf69HOaklQgOk.jpg Glen Chin Sumo Wrestler https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/dDe9EXi56xDYWhGIrWbi1Ffzxvh.jpg Clifford Einstein Julia's Prosecutor https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/flXJ4AnKYq8DH1f1TmQ4QrqSwsB.jpg https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/9BQtqeJGKnSGdn6UF2SxhShUTgy.jpg https://assets.fanart.tv/fanart/defending-your-life-664ee306e4a56.jpg https://assets.fanart.tv/fanart/defending-your-life-542086fb94735.png https://assets.fanart.tv/fanart/defending-your-life-664f82af8ab98.jpg https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/nnoJKZho2GWejBs7Ned1rneZMm0.jpg https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/sJI6jc43xBER8juVsO7BWIt7ARy.jpg https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/nlD06qINcWWRYSHIVBQ0I5a2J3d.jpg