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Meet Joe Black (1998)

Film · 1998 · 178 min · PG-13 · Fantasy · Drama · Romance

Sooner or later everyone does.

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?

Directed by Martin Brest

Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Tambor, David S. Howard, Lois Kelly-Miller

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In cinemas12 November 1998
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release6 April 1999
First release anywhere12 November 1998

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