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Where was Meet Joe Black filmed?

1998 film, directed by Martin Brest.

  • New Jersey

The story is set in New York City, about 56 miles (90 km) from where it was filmed.

Red pins: where it was filmed. Amber pins: where the story is set. Select a pin to see its name.

Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
New Jersey
Distance
About 56 miles (90 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About Meet Joe Black

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Released
1998
Director
Martin Brest
Cast
Brad PittAnthony HopkinsClaire ForlaniJake WeberMarcia Gay HardenJeffrey TamborDavid S. HowardMarylouise BurkeDiane KaganJune Squibb
Genre
RomanceFantasyDrama
Based on
Death Takes a Holiday, La Morte in Vacanza, Death Takes a Holiday
Awards
Bogey Awards

The story

Media mogul Bill Parrish is nearing his 65th birthday, and hears a mysterious voice that he tries to ignore.

At his office, Bill experiences chest pains as the voice says, "The answer to your question is yes".

Under pressure to introduce his new companion, Bill spontaneously names him "Joe Black".

Famous lines from Meet Joe Black

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I uh..William Parrish
  • I'm hereDeath
  • Quiet downDeath
  • About what?William Parrish
  • I get what?William Parrish

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