Dan in Real Life(2007)
“Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.”
Overview
Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
Director
Peter Hedges
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$68M
Cast
Steve Carell
as Dan
Juliette Binoche
as Marie
Dane Cook
as Mitch
John Mahoney
as Poppy
Emily Blunt
as Ruthie Draper
Alison Pill
as Jane
Britt Robertson
as Cara
Marlene Lawston
as Lilly
Amy Ryan
as Eileen
Dianne Wiest
as Nana
Norbert Leo Butz
as Clay
Jessica Hecht
as Amy
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$68M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Focus Features • Jon Shestack Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dan in Real Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dan in Real Life (2007).
What is Dan in Real Life about?▼
Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
Who directed Dan in Real Life?▼
Dan in Real Life was directed by Peter Hedges and released in 2007. It is a comedy, romance, drama film.
How long is Dan in Real Life?▼
Dan in Real Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Dan in Real Life?▼
The cast of Dan in Real Life includes Steve Carell as Dan, Juliette Binoche as Marie, Dane Cook as Mitch, John Mahoney as Poppy, Emily Blunt as Ruthie Draper and more.
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