Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black

Theatrical - Wide 1998-11-12

Cast Brad Pitt Anthony Hopkins Claire Forlani Jake Weber Marcia Gay Harden
Directed by Martin Brest
Written by Ron Osborn Jeff Reno Bo Goldman Kevin Wade

Box Office Gross: $142,940,100

Running Time: 178 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, City Light Films

Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance

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6/10

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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... See more Joe’s earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill’s beautiful daughter Susan?

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