Meet Joe Black(1998)
“Sooner or later everyone does.”
Overview
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?
Director
Martin Brest
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$90M
Revenue
$143M
Cast
Brad Pitt
as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
Anthony Hopkins
as William Parrish
Claire Forlani
as Susan Parrish
Jake Weber
as Drew
Marcia Gay Harden
as Allison
Jeffrey Tambor
as Quince
David S. Howard
as Eddie Sloane
Lois Kelly-Miller
as Jamaican Woman
Jahnni St. John
as Jamaican Woman's Daughter
Richard Clarke
as Butler
Marylouise Burke
as Lillian
Diane Kagan
as Jennifer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 58m
Language
Dutch
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$90M
Box Office
$143M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • City Light Films
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Where can I watch Meet Joe Black?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Meet Joe Black (1998).
What is Meet Joe Black 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 directed Meet Joe Black?▼
Meet Joe Black was directed by Martin Brest and released in 1998. It is a fantasy, drama, romance film.
How long is Meet Joe Black?▼
Meet Joe Black has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
Who stars in Meet Joe Black?▼
The cast of Meet Joe Black includes Brad Pitt as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop, Anthony Hopkins as William Parrish, Claire Forlani as Susan Parrish, Jake Weber as Drew, Marcia Gay Harden as Allison and more.
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