Dan in Real Life (2007)
Movie 1h 38m ★ 6.6/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 2007, Dan in Real Life is a comedy, drama and romance movie. It is directed by Peter Hedges. The cast includes Jessica Hecht, Emily Blunt and Norbert Leo Butz. The running time is 1h 38m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.
Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.
68Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Peter HedgesDirector
- Jessica Hechtas Amy
- Emily Bluntas Ruthie Draper
- Norbert Leo Butzas Clay
- Amy Ryanas Eileen
- Juliette Binocheas Marie
- Frank Woodas Howard
- John Mahoneyas Poppy
- Steve Carellas Dan
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Questions about Dan in Real Life
- What genre is Dan in Real Life?
- Dan in Real Life is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Dan in Real Life?
- Jessica Hecht, Emily Blunt, Norbert Leo Butz, Amy Ryan, Juliette Binoche appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Dan in Real Life?
- Peter Hedges directed Dan in Real Life.
- How long is Dan in Real Life?
- Dan in Real Life runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Is Dan in Real Life worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Dan in Real Life?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
