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Dan in Real Life (2007)

Movie ★ 6.6 98 min

Comedy Romance Drama

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.

Peter Hedges Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 26, 2007
Runtime
98 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$25.0M
Box office
$68.5M
IMDb
tt0480242
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Touchstone Pictures, Focus Features, Jon Shestack Productions

Themes

Cast

Steve Carell Steve Carell Dan Juliette Binoche Juliette Binoche Marie Dane Cook Dane Cook Mitch John Mahoney John Mahoney Poppy Emily Blunt Emily Blunt Ruthie Draper Alison Pill Alison Pill Jane Britt Robertson Britt Robertson Cara Marlene Lawston Marlene Lawston Lilly Amy Ryan Amy Ryan Eileen Dianne Wiest Dianne Wiest Nana Norbert Leo Butz Norbert Leo Butz Clay Jessica Hecht Jessica Hecht Amy Frank Wood Frank Wood Howard Henry Priest Miller Henry Priest Miller Will Ella Miller Rachel CJ Adams CJ Adams Elliot Jessica Lussier Jessica Seth D'Antuono Gus

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dan in Real Life 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 directed Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life was directed by Peter Hedges.
Who stars in Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life stars Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney.
When was Dan in Real Life released?
Dan in Real Life is a 2007 comedy, romance, drama film.
Where can I watch Dan in Real Life?
You can watch Dan in Real Life with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.