People Like Us (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, People Like Us is a drama film directed by Alex Kurtzman, running about 114 minutes. “Find your family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. People Like Us stars Chris Pine as Sam Harper, Elizabeth Banks as Frankie Davis, Olivia Wilde as Hannah and Michelle Pfeiffer as Lillian Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, People Like Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
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 People Like Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of People Like Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch People Like Us (2012)?
- In US, People Like Us 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 People Like Us worth watching?
- People Like Us holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in People Like Us?
- People Like Us stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michelle Pfeiffer and Mark Duplass.
- When was People Like Us released?
- People Like Us was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.