Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black

Sooner or later everyone does.

Directed by Martin Brest

Produced by Universal Pictures, City Light Films

1998178 min7.4 / 10

A romantic fantasy about mortality and love where Death itself learns to appreciate life through human connection and an unexpected romance.

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?

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  • Is Meet Joe Black one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.

  • Does Meet Joe Black end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Meet Joe Black easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Meet Joe Black violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Meet Joe Black scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Meet Joe Black sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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