Meet Joe Black

~Sooner or later everyone does.

Overview

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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General Information

Release Date: 1998-11-12
Budget: $90000000
Revenue: $142940100
Runtime: 178 min

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