Meet Joe Black

1998 · 178 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.4 (6,006 votes)

Dir. Martin Brest · Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Tambor · Music Thomas Newman

“Sooner or later everyone does.”

FantasyDramaRomance

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?

VIBE

This film feels like a grand, contemplative waltz with destiny, draped in melancholic beauty. It's a deeply romantic and ethereal journey, exploring the profound weight of mortality against the exquisite, unexpected bloom of love. Expect a bittersweet, reflective experience that lingers long after the credits.

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