The Real Life Guys (2025): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2025, The Real Life Guys is an adventure, comedy, drama and family film directed by Maria-Anna Rimpfl, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. The tech-savvy twins Philipp and Johannes and their sister Elli grow up in a Christian environment. However, when Philipp is diagnosed with cancer, they decide to radically change their lives and really let it rip from now on. Together with their sister, they set up the YouTube channel “The Real Life Guys” and embark on spectacular adventures. Among other things, they build a rocket bathtub, a submarine they weld together themselves and a manned drone. The “Real Life Guys” infect a rapidly growing community with their zest for life. But when Elli has an accident and Philipp is diagnosed with cancer again, the twins learn with overwhelming intensity what really matters and how to embrace life in all its facets.

Who’s in it. The Real Life Guys stars Richard Fuchs as Philipp Mickenbecker, Anton Fuchs as Johannes Mickenbecker, Kya-Celina Barucki as Elli Mickenbecker and Victoria Mayer as Renate Mickenbecker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Real Life Guys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Life Guys page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Real Life Guys tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.