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1998 • 2h 58min • PG-13 • Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Meet Joe Black

"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?

IMDb 7.2

RT 44%

MC 43

Director

Martin Brest

Writers

Ron Osborn

Jeff Reno

Bo Goldman

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Brad Pitt

Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop

Anthony Hopkins

William Parrish

Claire Forlani

Susan Parrish

Jake Weber

Drew

Marcia Gay Harden

Allison

Jeffrey Tambor

Quince

David S. Howard

Eddie Sloane

Lois Kelly-Miller

Jamaican Woman

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