The Best Movies About The Afterlife Ever Made

Over 300 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Movies About The Afterlife Ever Made
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Movies about ghosts, angels, heaven, or the afterlife.

Over 300 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best movies about the afterlife. The topic of life after death is one that has fascinated us since time immemorial and continues to capture our imaginations today.

From philosophical meditations on what lies beyond this world to thrilling tales of escapism, these movies explore a variety of perspectives on existence after death. Some feature beloved characters from classic literature such as A Christmas Carol. Each film offers its own unique take on the afterlife, ranging from romantic comedies to action-packed thrillers, allowing viewers an opportunity to escape into another realm if only for a moment in time.

Among all these different takes are some truly remarkable films. We have Defending Your Life which follows two people who discover each other in the afterlife is a great film that asks difficult questions about mortality itself.

These exceptional films make up just some of our list of the best movies about the afterlife – so why not join in by voting up your favorites?

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