Meet Joe Black

Name: Meet Joe Black
Director: Martin Brest
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 178 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden

1998Dir. Martin Brest2h 58m

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Runtime2h 58m

Released1998

Budget$90M

Box office$142.9M

DirectorMartin Brest

About This Movie

Meet Joe Black has this languid, almost dreamlike quality that's hard to shake off. It's a peculiar mix of drama, fantasy, and romance that unfolds in a leisurely pace, allowing the characters to breathe. Anthony Hopkins gives a weighty performance as Bill Parrish, balancing gravitas with vulnerability. Brad Pitt's portrayal of Joe is intriguing—he’s not just Death, but almost a naïve observer of human life. The film weaves in existential themes—life, love, and the inevitability of death—without becoming too heavy-handed. The cinematography has a romantic glow that enhances the whole vibe. It's not a typical romance; it’s more about connections and the fleeting moments that define us. Definitely worth considering for its unique take.

Released by Universal Pictures. · Runtime: 178 minutes; long for a romantic drama. · Cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki. · Features an original score by Thomas Newman.