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Defending Your Life (1991) Official Trailer - Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep Movie HD
In an afterlife way station resembling a block of hotels, the lives of the recently-deceased are examined in a court-like setting.

Defending Your Life is a 1991 American romantic comedy-fantasy film about a man who dies and arrives in the afterlife only to find that he must stand trial and justify his lifelong fears in order to advance to the next phase of existence; or be sent back to earth to do it again. The film was written by, directed by, and stars Albert Brooks. It also stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant and Buck Henry.

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California. Despite its comedic overtones, Defending Your Life contains elements of drama and allegory.

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