Meet Joe Black (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1998, Meet Joe Black is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Martin Brest, running about 178 minutes. “Sooner or later everyone does.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the grim reaper comes to collect the soul of megamogul Bill Parrish, he arrives with a proposition: Host him for a "vacation" among the living in trade for a few more days of existence. Parrish agrees, and using the pseudonym Joe Black, Death begins taking part in Parrish's daily agenda and falls in love with the man's daughter. Yet when Black's holiday is over, so is Parrish's life.
Who’s in it. Meet Joe Black stars Brad Pitt as Joe Black, Anthony Hopkins as William Parrish, Claire Forlani as Susan Parrish and Jake Weber as Drew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Meet Joe Black has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $142.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet Joe Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet Joe Black tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet Joe Black (1998)?
- In US, Meet Joe Black is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?
- Meet Joe Black holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Meet Joe Black?
- Meet Joe Black stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber and Marcia Gay Harden.