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Meet Joe Black

PG-1319982h 58mMartin Brest
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 48% · Metacritic 43

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"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?

FantasyDramaRomance
Life And DeathBroken EngagementLove At First SightFireworksReligion And SupernaturalBased On Play Or MusicalFateTeenage CrushGrim ReaperDoctor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Meet Joe Black (1998) about?

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?

Who stars in Meet Joe Black?

Meet Joe Black stars Brad Pitt (Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop), Anthony Hopkins (William Parrish), Claire Forlani (Susan Parrish), Jake Weber (Drew), Marcia Gay Harden (Allison). The film was directed by Martin Brest.

How long is Meet Joe Black?

Meet Joe Black has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?

Meet Joe Black holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 48. Fans of Fantasy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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