"Defending Your Life" is a 1991 fantasy-comedy film directed by Albert Brooks. The story follows a man named Daniel Miller, played by Albert Brooks, who dies in a car accident and finds himself in the afterlife. In this unique realm, he must defend his life choices and actions during a trial to determine whether he can move on to a higher plane of existence or be sent back to Earth. The film explores themes of fear, personal growth, and the nature of life decisions. It features Meryl Streep as Julia, a woman Daniel meets in the afterlife, and highlights the contrast between their lives and choices. The movie combines humor with philosophical questions about the meaning of life and the importance of overcoming fear.