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Meet Joe Black
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Directed by Martin Brest. With Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBill 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Meet Joe Black.
MoviHero lists November 12, 1998 as the release date for Meet Joe Black. Martin Brest is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brad Pitt as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop, Anthony Hopkins as William Parrish, Claire Forlani as Susan Parrish, Jake Weber as Drew. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 12, 1998
GenresDrama · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime2h 58m
DirectorMartin Brest
CastBrad Pitt as Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop, Anthony Hopkins as William Parrish, Claire Forlani as Susan Parrish, Jake Weber as Drew
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Meet Joe Black right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Meet Joe Black runs 2h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 6,050 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Captivating commentary on love, life and death The Grim Reaper (i.e.”
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“Joe Black ( Brad Pitt ) as the Grim Reaper arrives on the doorstep of wealthy businessman Bill Parrish ( Anthony Hopkins ) after borrowing…”
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“Billionaire "Parrish" (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is feeling a bit under the weather as his birthday approaches, and a potential corporate merger looms too.”
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“Death takes a holiday. Not only the name of the play it was based off, but the general premise of the film. A real fish…”
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“Don't blow smoke up my ass, you'll ruin my autopsy.”
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