Real Life(1979)
“An American Comedy”
Overview
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Director
Albert Brooks
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$365K
Cast
Albert Brooks
as Albert Brooks
Charles Grodin
as Warren Yeager
Frances Lee McCain
as Jeannette Yeager
Lisa Urette
as Lisa Yeager
Robert Stirrat
as Eric Yeager
Matthew Tobin
as Dr. Howard Hill
J.A. Preston
as Dr. Ted Cleary
Mort Lindsey
as Mort Lindsey
Joseph Schaffler
as Paul Lowell - Realtor
Phyllis Quinn
as Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
James Ritz
as Jack from Cincinnati
Clifford Einstein
as Role Reversal Family Father
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$365K
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Real Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Real Life (1979).
What is Real Life about?▼
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Who directed Real Life?▼
Real Life was directed by Albert Brooks and released in 1979. It is a comedy film.
How long is Real Life?▼
Real Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Real Life?▼
The cast of Real Life includes Albert Brooks as Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin as Warren Yeager, Frances Lee McCain as Jeannette Yeager, Lisa Urette as Lisa Yeager, Robert Stirrat as Eric Yeager and more.
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