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Meet Joe Black

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1998 | 178 min | Fantasy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved Ghost or Amadeus, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 58 min.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    48% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $143 million worldwide on a $90 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 871K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Brest

  • Brad PittJoe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
  • Anthony HopkinsWilliam Parrish
  • Claire ForlaniSusan Parrish
  • Jake WeberDrew
  • Marcia Gay HardenAllison
  • Jeffrey TamborQuince
  • David S. HowardEddie Sloane
  • Lois Kelly-MillerJamaican Woman
  • Jahnni St. JohnJamaican Woman's Daughter
  • Richard ClarkeButler