A Matter of Life and Death
A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.…
Open full watch pageCinento therapy read
Defending Your Life (1991)
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Cinento therapy read
Defending Your Life works because it combines Playful, witty, easy to ride. Best for a reset, low-friction watch, and a mood lift. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best for a reset, low-friction watch, and a mood lift.
Who it is for
Great for couples, soft nights, and viewers who want chemistry over chaos.
Tone
Playful, witty, easy to ride
Pacing
Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends Defending Your Life because it scores well for Best for a reset, low-friction watch, and a mood lift. It also balances Playful, witty, easy to ride.
Watch Online
Open full watch pageWith the first two clicks on play or anywhere on the screen, two ad windows may open from the external player source. Close them quickly and return here to keep watching.
Streaming availability
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeTrailer
If You Liked This…
Ghost
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.…
Open full watch page
Chances Are
Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate bring…
Open full watch page
Jersey Girl
Ollie Trinke is a young, suave music publicist who seems to have it all, with a new wife and a baby on the way. But life deals him a bum hand when he's suddenly faced with single f…
Open full watch page
What Dreams May Come
Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife Annie killed herself a…
Open full watch page
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
When George and her colleagues get a new boss whose focus is on moving souls quickly and enjoying life without consequences, the team begins to break the strict reaper rules. While…
Open full watch page
The Age of Adaline
After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing older. As the years stretch on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself until s…
Open full watch page
Switch
Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, …
Open full watch pageRelated guides
FAQ
Where can I watch Defending Your Life online?
Use the player and provider boxes on this page. Availability varies by region, so Cinento surfaces provider data plus a direct watch page when available.
Who should watch Defending Your Life?
Great for couples, soft nights, and viewers who want chemistry over chaos.
What kind of tone does Defending Your Life have?
Playful, witty, easy to ride Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.