

People Like Us
2012, English. Directed by Alex Kurtzman.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 681 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch People Like Us
People Like Us is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Alex KurtzmanDirector
- Chris PineSam Harper
- Elizabeth BanksFrankie Davis
- Olivia WildeHannah
- Michelle PfeifferLillian Harper
- Mark DuplassTed
- Devin BrochuSimon
- Barbara Eve HarrisMrs. Haney
- Dean ChekvalaJerry
- Sara MornellDr. Amanda Goldstein
- Michael Hall D'AddarioJosh Alan Davis
- Philip Baker HallIke Rafferty
- David BurrusDerek
Details
- Released
- 29 June 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jody Lambert
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $12M
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People Like Us: quick answers
Is People Like Us worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 681 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is People Like Us?
People Like Us runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does People Like Us have a post-credits scene?
Yes. People Like Us has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
People Like Us parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
People Like Us is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is People Like Us on?
People Like Us is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like People Like Us?
If you liked People Like Us, try On a Wing and a Prayer, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.
Who directed People Like Us?
People Like Us (2012) was directed by Alex Kurtzman and stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde.