Movie · Drama · Romance

Bill Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Brad Pitt), 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 (Claire Forlani)?

1998 · 3h 0m
Director Martin Brest

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Bill Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Brad Pitt), 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 (Claire Forlani)?

COMMON SENSE

Disappointing '90s romantic fantasy has language, sex.

TOMATOMETER
Average 5.9
Reviews 52
Fresh 25
Rotten 27

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Studio
Universal Pictures
Released
1998
Run Time
3 hr
Rated
PG-13 for an accident scene, some sexuality and brief strong language.
Region of Origin
United States
© 1998 Universal City Studios Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

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English (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.