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Dan in Real Life (2007)

Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.

ComedyRomanceDrama

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.

Release Date
October 26, 2007
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
6.6/10 (1344 votes)

Director: Peter Hedges

Cast: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Alison Pill, Britt Robertson, Marlene Lawston, Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney

Production: Touchstone Pictures, Focus Features, Jon Shestack Productions
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Budget
$25M
Revenue
$68M
Full Cast (37 people)

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Dan in Real Life

Dan in Real Life

Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.

Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.

6.6
98 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/26/2007
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Cast

Steve Carell

as Dan

Juliette Binoche

as Marie

Dane Cook

as Mitch

Alison Pill

as Jane

Britt Robertson

as Cara

Marlene Lawston

as Lilly

Dianne Wiest

as Nana

John Mahoney

as Poppy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dan in Real Life about?

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 …

How long is Dan in Real Life?

1h 38m

When was Dan in Real Life released?

October 26, 2007

Who directed Dan in Real Life?

Peter Hedges

Who stars in Dan in Real Life?

Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook

What genre is Dan in Real Life?

Comedy, Romance, Drama

What is Dan in Real Life rated?

PG-13

Is Dan in Real Life available to stream?

Yes, on Disney Plus