Meet Joe Black
1998·Movie
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A , fantasy movie: , .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Sooner or later everyone does.
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?
Ethereal RomanceMeditation on MortalityVisually SumptuousEmotionally DevastatingPhilosophical FantasyIconic SoundtrackGentle & ContemplativeStar-Studded DramaBittersweet Closure
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Is Meet Joe Black worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (46).
Is Meet Joe Black okay for kids?
PG-13
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Meet Joe Black good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Meet Joe Black plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Meet Joe Black use?
Not Evil, Just MisunderstoodThe Grim ReaperDeath Takes a HolidayMood WhiplashNo Accounting for TasteStraw LoserSense FreakRunning GagSpoiled SweetStealth PunForeshadowingContrived Coincidenceand 43 more
TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Not Evil, Just Misunderstood, The Grim Reaper, and Death Takes a Holiday.

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