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Dan in Real Life (2007)

โ€œSomething's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,400 votes 1h 38m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#102 of 208 films from 2007 #1367 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Peter Hedges ยท Written by Peter Hedges, Pierce Gardner

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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.

Cast

Steve Carellas Dan
Juliette Binocheas Marie
Dane Cookas Mitch
Alison Pillas Jane
Britt Robertsonas Cara
Marlene Lawstonas Lilly
Dianne Wiestas Nana
John Mahoneyas Poppy
Emily Bluntas Ruthie Draper
Amy Ryanas Eileen
Norbert Leo Butzas Clay
Jessica Hechtas Amy
Frank Woodas Howard
Henry Priest Milleras Will

Facts

Release dateOctober 26, 2007
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$68,474,305 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0480242

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Questions

How long is Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Dan in Real Life worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,400 votes, which places it #102 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 51%) and #1367 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life was directed by Peter Hedges. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012), Ben Is Back (2018).
Who stars in Dan in Real Life?
Steve Carell as Dan; Juliette Binoche as Marie; Dane Cook as Mitch; Alison Pill as Jane; Britt Robertson as Cara; Marlene Lawston as Lilly.
What is Dan in Real Life rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dan in Real Life?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7627.

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