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Where to see it

1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Geldrop

About

Death takes human form as Joe Black and asks media mogul Bill Parrish to guide him through life while growing close to Bill's daughter Susan.

Media mogul William Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) is nearing his 65th birthday when he hears a mysterious voice and receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Brad Pitt). Joe reveals himself as Death, inhabiting the body of a young man Susan (Claire Forlani), Bill's daughter, met in a coffee shop. Death agrees to give Bill extra time in exchange for Bill showing him what it is like to live as a human.

Susan is a resident in internal medicine and is in a relationship with Bill's protégé Drew (Jake Weber), while her sister Allison (Marcia Gay Harden) is planning an elaborate party for their father. Joe develops a relationship with Susan.

Based on Death Takes a Holiday, La Morte in Vacanza

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • 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
  • David S. Howardas Eddie Sloane
  • Lois Kelly-Milleras Jamaican Woman
  • Jahnni St. Johnas Jamaican Woman's Daughter
  • Richard Clarkeas Butler
  • Marylouise Burkeas Lillian
  • Diane Kaganas Jennifer

Photos: TMDB

Director
Martin Brest
Written by
Bo Goldman, Kevin Wade, Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Alberto Casella, Walter Ferris, Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman
Producers
Martin Brest
Camera
Emmanuel Lubezki
Music
Thomas Newman
Editing
Michael Tronick · Joe Hutshing
Countries
United States
Studios
Universal Pictures, City Light Films

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 58 minutes
Language
Dutch, English

Questions

How long is Meet Joe Black?

2 hours 58 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 3 hours 18 minutes.

Where can I see Meet Joe Black?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Meet Joe Black in?

Meet Joe Black is in Dutch and English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

Who is in Meet Joe Black?

Brad Pitt plays Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop, with Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden and Jeffrey Tambor.

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