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People Like Us (2012)

โ€œFind your family.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 675 votes 1h 54m pg-13 Drama

#83 of 232 films from 2012 #2146 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alex Kurtzman ยท Written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jody Lambert

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Overview

After flying home to L.A. for the funeral of his estranged record-producer father, a struggling man discovers that the will stipulates that he must deliver $150,000 in cash to a 30-year-old alcoholic sister he never knew existed, and her troubled 12-year-old son.

Cast

Chris Pineas Sam Harper
Elizabeth Banksas Frankie Davis
Olivia Wildeas Hannah
Michelle Pfeifferas Lillian Harper
Mark Duplassas Ted
Devin Brochuas Simon
Barbara Eve Harrisas Mrs. Haney
Dean Chekvalaas Jerry
Sara Mornellas Dr. Amanda Goldstein
Michael Hall D'Addarioas Josh Alan Davis
Philip Baker Hallas Ike Rafferty
David Burrusas Derek
Joseph Wiseas Danny
Gabriela Millaas Lucy

Facts

Release dateJune 29, 2012
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$16,000,000
Box office$12,434,778 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt1716777

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Questions

How long is People Like Us?
People Like Us runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is People Like Us worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 675 votes, which places it #83 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 65%) and #2146 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed People Like Us?
People Like Us was directed by Alex Kurtzman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Mummy (2017).
Who stars in People Like Us?
Chris Pine as Sam Harper; Elizabeth Banks as Frankie Davis; Olivia Wilde as Hannah; Michelle Pfeiffer as Lillian Harper; Mark Duplass as Ted; Devin Brochu as Simon.
What is People Like Us rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for People Like Us?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2534.

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