Meet Joe Black
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Synopsis
Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, 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 Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bill Parrish’s Dinner with DeathOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-08-08
Top Cast
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Brad Pitt
Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop
Anthony Hopkins
William Parrish
Claire Forlani
Susan Parrish
Jake Weber
Drew
Marcia Gay Harden
Allison
Jeffrey Tambor
Quince
David S. Howard
Eddie Sloane
Lois Kelly-Miller
Jamaican Woman
Jahnni St. John
Jamaican Woman's Daughter
Richard Clarke
Butler
Marylouise Burke
Lillian
Diane Kagan
Jennifer
June Squibb
Helen
Gene Canfield
Construction Foreman
Suzanne Hevner
Florist
Steve Coats
Electrician
Madeline Balmaceda
Madeline
Julie Lund
Drew's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 6, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$142.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$52.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Brest
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Kevin Wade, Bo Goldman
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Meet Joe Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Worldwide Gross
- $142.9M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, City Light Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Brest
Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Kevin Wade, Bo Goldman, Alberto Casella, Walter Ferris, Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman
Thomas Newman
Emmanuel Lubezki, Phil Pastuhov
Joe Hutshing, Michael Tronick
Martin Brest, Ronald L. Schwary
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Osborn
Screenplay
Jeff Reno
Screenplay
Kevin Wade
Screenplay
Bo Goldman
Screenplay
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Martin Brest
Producer
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Michael Tronick
Editor
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Aude Bronson-Howard
Costume Design
David C. Robinson
Costume Design
Martin Brest
Director
Michael Owens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meet Joe Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Meet Joe Black about?
Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, 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 Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?
Who directed Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black was directed by Martin Brest.
Who stars in Meet Joe Black?
The principal cast of Meet Joe Black includes Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden.
When was Meet Joe Black released and how long is it?
Meet Joe Black was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $142.9M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Meet Joe Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meet Joe Black was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meet Joe Black?
Meet Joe Black holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).