Dan in Real Life (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2007, Dan in Real Life is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Peter Hedges, running about 98 minutes. “Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Dan in Real Life stars Steve Carell as Dan, Juliette Binoche as Marie, Dane Cook as Mitch and Dianne Wiest as Nana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dan in Real Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Dan in Real Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dan in Real Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dan in Real Life (2007)?
- In US, Dan in Real Life is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Dan in Real Life worth watching?
- Dan in Real Life holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dan in Real Life?
- Dan in Real Life stars Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Dianne Wiest and John Mahoney.
- When was Dan in Real Life released?
- Dan in Real Life was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.