Defending Your Life (1991)
English romantic comedy film directed by Albert Brooks
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 47m 107 min
- Released
- 1991
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Defending Your Life has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 min). The English film released in 1991. It is directed by Albert Brooks and stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn and Lee Grant.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Cast
- Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, Buck Henry, Albert Brooks, Shirley MacLaine, Ethan Embry, James Eckhouse, George D. Wallace
- Cinematography
- Allen Daviau
- Editing
- David Finfer
- Music
- Erroll Garner
- Written by
- Albert Brooks
- Produced by
- Michael Grillo
- Production
- The Geffen Film Company
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1991
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes, or 107 min.
When did Defending Your Life release?
Defending Your Life released in 1991.
Who directed Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life is directed by Albert Brooks.
Who is in the cast of Defending Your Life?
The cast of Defending Your Life includes Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, Buck Henry, Albert Brooks and Shirley MacLaine.
Where can I watch Defending Your Life online?
Defending Your Life streams on Netflix.
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