Meet Joe Black (1999)
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Meet Joe Black is streaming in the UK on Prime Video.
What the audience says
Meet Joe Black is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 5,992 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 58m on it?
2h 58m of English fantasy, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. With 5,992 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 5,992 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
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?
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 58m — long |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Martin Brest
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in the UK
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