Meet Joe Black 1998
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56 Reviews
52%
Gummy
91%
SplatBill 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?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
as William Parrish
as Susan Parrish
as Drew
as Allison
as Quince
as Eddie Sloane
as Jamaican Woman
as Jamaican Woman's Daughter
as Butler
Director:
Writer:
Bo Goldman, Kevin Wade, Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Alberto Casella, Walter Ferris, Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman
Stars:
Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Tambor, David S. Howard, Lois Kelly-Miller, Jahnni St. John, Richard Clarke,
Genres:
Fantasy,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
178 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Meet Joe Black
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
BG
KW
RO
JR
Cast
as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
as William Parrish
as Susan Parrish
as Drew
as Allison
as Quince
as Eddie Sloane
as Jamaican Woman
as Jamaican Woman's Daughter
as Butler
as Lillian
as Jennifer
as Helen
as Construction Foreman
as Florist
as Electrician
as Madeline
as Drew's Secretary
as Boardmember
as Boardmember
as Boardmember
as Boardmember
as Boardmember
as Boardmember
as Hospital Receptionist
as Party Waiter
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
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