Meet Joe Black

1998
12
2h 58m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

281K

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POPULARITY

634

Drama Fantasy Romance

Death, who takes the form of a young man killed in an accident, asks a media mogul to act as his guide to teach him about life on Earth and, in the process, he falls in love with the mogul's... Read allDeath, who takes the form of a young man killed in an accident, asks a media mogul to act as his guide to teach him about life on Earth and, in the process, he falls in love with the mogul's daughter.Death, who takes the form of a young man killed in an accident, asks a media mogul to act as his guide to teach him about life on Earth and, in the process, he falls in love with the mogul's daughter.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

281K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

634

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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Trivia
The elderly Jamaican lady, Lois Kelly-Miller, was considered a national treasure in Jamaica. Sadly, she passed away in 2020 at the age of 102.

Goofs
Just after Joe steps out of the crosswalk to watch Susan walk away, a man wearing a pink shirt walks behind him. There's a brief shot of Susan, and then the man in the pink shirt walks behind Joe again in the same direction.

Quotes
William Parrish: Love is passion, obsession, someone you can't live without. I say, fall head over heels. Find someone you can love like crazy and who will love you the same way back. How do you find him? Well, you forget your head, and you listen to your heart. And I'm not hearing any heart. Cause the truth is, honey, there's no sense living your life without this. To make the journey and not fall deeply in love, well, you haven't lived a life at all. But you have to try, cause if you haven't tried, you haven't lived.

Alternate versions
TV version shortens the scene when Joe is hit by the cars.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Siege/Elizabeth/Gods and Monsters/The Waterboy/The Wizard of Oz (1998)

Soundtracks
Top Hat, White Tie, And Tails
Written by Irving Berlin

User reviews988

Featured review

A Truly Enchanting Movie!

Meet Joe Black is a beautiful film with a talented cast. Because it is unique, the plot enables humor to be weaved within the dramatic and romantic elements. The music, composed by Thomas Newman (Shawshank Redemption, Erin Brokovich) truly enhances the movie. The many string and piano melodies are beautiful, and fit smoothly. There are so many memorable moments, like father-daughter conversations, and the scene in the coffee shop. Brad Pitt, in his portrayal of Death,displays naive and vulnerable feelings, skillfully in sharp contrast his behavior at the beginning of the film. While some criticize its length and unrealistic aspects of the plot, I found it to be so captivating and quite well-made. Meet Joe Black has an indescribable effect on me whenever I watch it. The story of Death being apprentice to a respected, accomplished man makes one realize the simple beauties of life-- passion, family, love... and peanut butter.