Real Life
1979, English. Directed by Albert Brooks.
An American Comedy
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".
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Real Life
Real Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Albert BrooksDirector
- Albert BrooksAlbert Brooks
- Charles GrodinWarren Yeager
- Frances Lee McCainJeannette Yeager
- Lisa UretteLisa Yeager
- Robert StirratEric Yeager
- Matthew TobinDr. Howard Hill
- J.A. PrestonDr. Ted Cleary
- Mort LindseyMort Lindsey
- Joseph SchafflerPaul Lowell - Realtor
- Phyllis QuinnDonna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
- James RitzJack from Cincinnati
- Clifford EinsteinRole Reversal Family Father
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks, Harry Shearer
- Box office
- $365K
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Real Life: quick answers
Is Real Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Real Life?
Real Life runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Real Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Real Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Real Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Real Life is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Real Life on?
Real Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Real Life?
If you liked Real Life, try Thunderstruck, Playdate, Addams Family Values.
Who directed Real Life?
Real Life (1979) was directed by Albert Brooks and stars Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain.