Meet Joe Black streaming
Genre
Fantasy
Year
1998
Runtime
2h58

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Meet Joe Black

Love, mortality, and a mysterious visitor - Meet Joe Black

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Synopsis

Meet Joe Black is a 1998 romantic fantasy film starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, directed by Martin Brest. The movie follows a wealthy media tycoon, played by Hopkins, who encounters Death personified as a young man, portrayed by Pitt. Death takes on a human form and comes to Earth to experience human life, leading to unexpected emotions and connections. As the tycoon's daughter falls in love with Joe Black, their lives intertwine in ways that challenge concepts of love, mortality, and the meaning of life. With stunning cinematography and powerful performances, Meet Joe Black delivers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.

Cast

  • Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt

    Joe Black

  • Anthony Hopkins

    Anthony Hopkins

    William Parrish

  • Claire Forlani

    Claire Forlani

    Susan Parrish

  • Jake Weber

    Jake Weber

    Drew

  • Marcia Gay Harden

    Marcia Gay Harden

    Allison

  • Jeffrey Tambor

    Jeffrey Tambor

    Quince

Reviews

Meet Joe Black received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 46% based on 83 reviews, with the consensus stating 'While overlong and uneven, the movie offers some poignant moments and strong performances.' IMDb users rated it 7.2/10, praising Brad Pitt's performance as Death and the film's beautiful cinematography. Metacritic scored it 43/100, indicating mixed or average reviews. Some critics found the film slow-paced and overly sentimental, while others appreciated its philosophical themes and emotional depth. Despite the polarizing opinions, Meet Joe Black remains a visually striking and contemplative piece of cinema.