Meet Joe Black
1998, English. Directed by Martin Brest.
Sooner or later everyone does.
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?
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Martin BrestDirector
- 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
- Marylouise BurkeLillian
- Diane KaganJennifer
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Bo Goldman
- Budget
- $90M
- Box office
- $143M
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What Meet Joe Black is based on
Meet Joe Black is based on Death Takes a Holiday, a 1934 film, La Morte in Vacanza, a 1924 play or musical by Alberto Casella, and Death Takes a Holiday, a 1930 play or musical by Walter Ferris.
Film · 1934
Death Takes a Holiday
Play or musical · 1924
La Morte in Vacanza
By Alberto Casella
Play or musical · 1930
Death Takes a Holiday
By Walter Ferris
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Meet Joe Black: quick answers
Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 6,039 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black runs 178 minutes (2h 58m).
Does Meet Joe Black have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Meet Joe Black. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Meet Joe Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Meet Joe Black is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Meet Joe Black on?
Meet Joe Black isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Meet Joe Black?
If you liked Meet Joe Black, try City of Angels, What Dreams May Come, The Age of Adaline.
Who directed Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black (1998) was directed by Martin Brest and stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani.
What is Meet Joe Black based on?
Meet Joe Black is based on Death Takes a Holiday, a 1934 film, La Morte in Vacanza, a 1924 play or musical by Alberto Casella, and Death Takes a Holiday, a 1930 play or musical by Walter Ferris.