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Meet Joe Black (1998)

โ€œSooner or later everyone does.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 5,957 votes 2h 58m pg-13 FantasyRomanceDrama

#17 of 123 films from 1998 #202 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Martin Brest ยท Written by Kevin Wade, Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Bo Goldman

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Overview

Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?

Cast

Brad Pittas Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
Anthony Hopkinsas William Parrish
Claire Forlanias Susan Parrish
Jake Weberas Drew
Marcia Gay Hardenas Allison
Jeffrey Tamboras Quince
June Squibbas Helen
Gene Canfieldas Construction Foreman
Suzanne Hevneras Florist
Stephen Adly Guirgisas Hospital Receptionist
David S. Howardas Eddie Sloane
Lois Kelly-Milleras Jamaican Woman
Jahnni St. Johnas Jamaican Woman's Daughter
Richard Clarkeas Butler

Facts

Release dateNovember 12, 1998
Runtime178 min (2h 58m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$142,940,100 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119643

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Questions

How long is Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black runs 178 minutes (2h 58m), which is long for a fantasy โ€” plan for it.
Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 5,957 votes, which places it #17 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 87%) and #202 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black was directed by Martin Brest. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scent of a Woman (1992), Midnight Run (1988), Beverly Hills Cop (1984).
Who stars in Meet Joe Black?
Brad Pitt as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop; Anthony Hopkins as William Parrish; Claire Forlani as Susan Parrish; Jake Weber as Drew; Marcia Gay Harden as Allison; Jeffrey Tambor as Quince.
What is Meet Joe Black rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Meet Joe Black?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5920.

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