Defending Your Life (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,371,128 | Details |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 4.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $43,980,383 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 22nd, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| International Releases: | August 8th, 1991 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | January 26th, 1999 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Heaven and Hell, Reincarnation, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Geffen Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1991 | 5 | $3,287,408 | 689 | $4,771 | $3,574,576 | 3 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 5 | $3,058,664 | -7% | 715 | $4,278 | $7,569,629 | 4 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 6 | $2,437,311 | -20% | 715 | $3,409 | $10,844,529 | 5 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 9 | $1,423,703 | -42% | 701 | $2,031 | $12,877,537 | 6 |
| May 3, 1991 | 13 | $1,037,092 | -27% | 632 | $1,641 | $14,292,366 | 7 |
| May 10, 1991 | 16 | $644,203 | -38% | 551 | $1,169 | $15,230,766 | 8 |
| May 17, 1991 | 21 | $390,807 | -39% | 377 | $1,037 | $15,825,668 | 9 |
| May 24, 1991 | 31 | $204,719 | -48% | 105 | $1,950 | $16,156,857 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 | $4,223,797 | 689 | $6,130 | $4,510,965 | 3 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 5 | $3,896,253 | -8% | 715 | $5,449 | $8,407,218 | 4 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 6 | $3,046,616 | -22% | 715 | $4,261 | $11,453,834 | 5 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 10 | $1,801,440 | -41% | 701 | $2,570 | $13,255,274 | 6 |
| May 3, 1991 | 13 | $1,331,289 | -26% | 632 | $2,106 | $14,586,563 | 7 |
| May 10, 1991 | 17 | $848,298 | -36% | 551 | $1,540 | $15,434,861 | 8 |
| May 17, 1991 | 21 | $517,277 | -39% | 377 | $1,372 | $15,952,138 | 9 |
Leading
| Albert Brooks | Daniel Miller | |
| Meryl Streep | Julia |
Supporting
| Rip Torn | Bob Diamond | |
| Lee Grant | Lena Foster | |
| Buck Henry | Dick Stanley | |
| Ethan Embry | Steve |
Cameo
| Shirley MacLaine | Shirley MacLaine |
Supporting
| James Eckhouse | Jeep owner |
Production and Technical Credits
| Albert Brooks | Director | |
| Albert Brooks | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Grillo | Producer | |
| Herb Nanas | Executive Producer | |
| Robert Grand | Co-Producer | |
| Allen Daviau | Director of Photography | |
| Ida Randon | Production Designer | |
| David Finfer | Editor | |
| Michael Gore | Composer | |
| Hector C. Gika* | Dialogue Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $43,980,383 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 22nd, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| International Releases: | August 8th, 1991 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | January 26th, 1999 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Heaven and Hell, Reincarnation, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Geffen Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1991 | 5 | $3,287,408 | 689 | $4,771 | $3,574,576 | 3 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 5 | $3,058,664 | -7% | 715 | $4,278 | $7,569,629 | 4 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 6 | $2,437,311 | -20% | 715 | $3,409 | $10,844,529 | 5 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 9 | $1,423,703 | -42% | 701 | $2,031 | $12,877,537 | 6 |
| May 3, 1991 | 13 | $1,037,092 | -27% | 632 | $1,641 | $14,292,366 | 7 |
| May 10, 1991 | 16 | $644,203 | -38% | 551 | $1,169 | $15,230,766 | 8 |
| May 17, 1991 | 21 | $390,807 | -39% | 377 | $1,037 | $15,825,668 | 9 |
| May 24, 1991 | 31 | $204,719 | -48% | 105 | $1,950 | $16,156,857 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 | $4,223,797 | 689 | $6,130 | $4,510,965 | 3 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 5 | $3,896,253 | -8% | 715 | $5,449 | $8,407,218 | 4 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 6 | $3,046,616 | -22% | 715 | $4,261 | $11,453,834 | 5 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 10 | $1,801,440 | -41% | 701 | $2,570 | $13,255,274 | 6 |
| May 3, 1991 | 13 | $1,331,289 | -26% | 632 | $2,106 | $14,586,563 | 7 |
| May 10, 1991 | 17 | $848,298 | -36% | 551 | $1,540 | $15,434,861 | 8 |
| May 17, 1991 | 21 | $517,277 | -39% | 377 | $1,372 | $15,952,138 | 9 |
Leading
| Albert Brooks | Daniel Miller | |
| Meryl Streep | Julia |
Supporting
| Rip Torn | Bob Diamond | |
| Lee Grant | Lena Foster | |
| Buck Henry | Dick Stanley | |
| Ethan Embry | Steve |
Cameo
| Shirley MacLaine | Shirley MacLaine |
Supporting
| James Eckhouse | Jeep owner |
Production and Technical Credits
| Albert Brooks | Director | |
| Albert Brooks | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Grillo | Producer | |
| Herb Nanas | Executive Producer | |
| Robert Grand | Co-Producer | |
| Allen Daviau | Director of Photography | |
| Ida Randon | Production Designer | |
| David Finfer | Editor | |
| Michael Gore | Composer | |
| Hector C. Gika* | Dialogue Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.