Real Men (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Real Men is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Dennis Feldman, running about 85 minutes. “The fate of the world is in their hands. God help us all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A womanizing CIA agent and an insecure insurance agent are paired together to make sure a deal goes through with aliens for the future of mankind.
Who’s in it. Real Men stars Jim Belushi as Nick Pirandello, John Ritter as Bob Wilson, Barbara Barrie as Mom Pirandello and Mark Herrier as Bradshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Real Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $873.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Real Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Real Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Real Men (1987)?
- In US, Real Men is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Real Men worth watching?
- Real Men holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Real Men?
- Real Men stars Jim Belushi, John Ritter, Barbara Barrie, Mark Herrier and Bill Morey.
- When was Real Men released?
- Real Men was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.