Real Life (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1979, Real Life is a comedy film directed by Albert Brooks, running about 99 minutes. “An American comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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".
Who’s in it. Real Life stars Albert Brooks as Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin as Warren Yeager, Frances Lee McCain as Jeannette Yeager and Lisa Urette as Lisa Yeager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Real Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Real Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Real Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Real Life (1979)?
- In US, Real Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Real Life worth watching?
- Real Life holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Real Life?
- Real Life stars Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, Lisa Urette and Robert Stirrat.
- When was Real Life released?
- Real Life was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.