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Summary Bill Parrish (Hopkins) has it all -- success, wealth, and power. Days before his 65th birthday he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Pitt), 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...

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Summary Bill Parrish (Hopkins) has it all -- success, wealth, and power. Days before his 65th birthday he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Pitt), 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...

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Metascore
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25% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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17% Positive
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58% Mixed
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25% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 143 User Ratings
5.5
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24% Mixed
34 Ratings
27% Negative
38 Ratings

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Production Company Universal Pictures, City Light Films
Release Date Nov 13, 1998
Duration 2 h 58 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline He's Expecting You.
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
3 Nominations
Csapnivalo Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Bogey Awards, Germany
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination