Billionaire media mogul William Parrish is approaching his 65th birthday and is plagued by strange premonitions of his impending death. As his company prepares for a major merger and his family organizes an extravagant birthday celebration, William's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious young man who calls himself Joe Black. Unbeknownst to everyone, Joe is the personification of Death, who has taken human form to experience life on Earth. Intrigued by William's wealth and success, Joe strikes a deal: he will delay William's death in exchange for time to observe and understand human life.

As Joe integrates into William's world, he becomes romantically involved with William's daughter, Susan, causing tension and confusion within the family. William struggles to manage the complexities of his business while grappling with the surreal presence of Death in his home. Meanwhile, Joe's lack of understanding of human emotions and social conventions leads to awkward and poignant moments. As the deadline for William's fate looms closer, he is forced to reevaluate his life, his legacy, and the relationships he holds dear, all while trying to protect his daughter from the heartbreak that Joe's true identity will inevitably cause.