Meet Joe Black
"Sooner or later everyone does."
Originally released in 1998. Meet Joe Black is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Martin Brest. With a runtime of 2h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, and Claire Forlani
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 58m
178 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (5,606 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Box Office
$142.9M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $142,940,100
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- City Light Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ext...
Who directed Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black was directed by Martin Brest.
How long is Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
When was Meet Joe Black released?
Meet Joe Black was released on November 12, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meet Joe Black?
The main cast of Meet Joe Black includes Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden.
Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?
Meet Joe Black has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 5,606 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.