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Meet Joe Black (1998)

English romance film directed by Martin Brest

Film facts

Runtime
2h 53m 173 min
Released
13 November 1998
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Meet Joe Black has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes (173 min). The English film released on 13 November 1998. It is directed by Martin Brest and stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Director
Martin Brest
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Produced by
Martin Brest
Production
Universal Pictures
Distribution
UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$90 million
Box office
$142 million
Award
Bogey Awards
Based on
Death Takes a Holiday, La Morte in Vacanza
Set in
New York City
Filmed in
New Jersey

Release and where to watch

In theatres
13 November 1998
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Meet Joe Black?

Meet Joe Black has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes, or 173 min.

When did Meet Joe Black release?

Meet Joe Black released on 13 November 1998.

Who directed Meet Joe Black?

Meet Joe Black is directed by Martin Brest.

Who is in the cast of Meet Joe Black?

The cast of Meet Joe Black includes Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden and Jeffrey Tambor.

Where can I watch Meet Joe Black online?

Meet Joe Black streams on Netflix.

How much did Meet Joe Black earn at the box office?

Meet Joe Black grossed $142 million on a budget of $90 million.

Is Meet Joe Black based on a true story or a book?

Meet Joe Black is based on Death Takes a Holiday and La Morte in Vacanza.

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