Meet Joe Black
“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?
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Where is Meet Joe Black streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Globoplay, Claro tv+, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black is a 1998 English-language fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Martin Brest. The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani. It has a runtime of 2h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 5800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Meet Joe Black was produced by Universal Pictures and City Light Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 12, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $90 million, it went on to gross $143 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Brest
- Writers
- Bo Goldman, Kevin Wade, Ron Osborn
- Release date
- November 12, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $143 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, City Light Films
Meet Joe Black cast & crew
Meet Joe Black was directed by Martin Brest and written by Bo Goldman, Kevin Wade, and Ron Osborn.
The cast features 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, and Jeffrey Tambor as Quince.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Ronald L. Schwary and Martin Brest.
Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?
Meet Joe Black holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 5,811 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.
At 2h 58m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy fantasy, drama, and romance, Meet Joe Black is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Meet Joe Black
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Cast of Meet Joe Black
Brad Pitt
Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
Anthony Hopkins
William Parrish
Claire Forlani
Susan Parrish
Jake Weber
Drew
Marcia Gay Harden
Allison
Jeffrey Tambor
Quince
David S. Howard
Eddie Sloane
Lois Kelly-Miller
Jamaican Woman
Jahnni St. John
Jamaican Woman's Daughter
Richard Clarke
Butler
Marylouise Burke
Lillian
Diane Kagan
Jennifer
Meet Joe Black — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Meet Joe Black in United States?
Meet Joe Black is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Meet Joe Black in?
Meet Joe Black is originally in English, with audio tracks including Dutch, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
▸What is Meet Joe Black rated?
Meet Joe Black is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 5,811 ratings.
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