Real Life 1979
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SplatA pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
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as Albert Brooks
as Warren Yeager
as Jeannette Yeager
as Lisa Yeager
as Eric Yeager
as Dr. Howard Hill
as Dr. Ted Cleary
as Mort Lindsey
as Paul Lowell - Realtor
as Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
Director:
Writer:
Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks, Harry Shearer
Stars:
Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, Lisa Urette, Robert Stirrat, Matthew Tobin, J.A. Preston, Mort Lindsey, Joseph Schaffler, Phyllis Quinn,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Real Life
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Albert Brooks
as Warren Yeager
as Jeannette Yeager
as Lisa Yeager
as Eric Yeager
as Dr. Howard Hill
as Dr. Ted Cleary
as Mort Lindsey
as Paul Lowell - Realtor
as Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
as Jack from Cincinnati
as Role Reversal Family Father
as Role Reversal Family Son
as Role Reversal Family Mother
as Role Reversal Family Daughter
as Driving Evaluator
as Driver in Evaluation
as Andrew Felton - Alternate Family Father
as Felton Family Member
as Felton Family Member
as Felton Family Member
as Jeanette's Mother
as Jeanette's Father
as Dr. Rennert's Nurse
as Margaret - Dr. Rennert's Patient
as Dr. Maxwell Rennert
as Horse Owner
as Assistant Surgeon
as Veterinary Nurse
as Minister
as Dr. Jeremy Nolan
as Dr. Anne Kramer
as Martin Brand (voice)
as Jim Sanders - Channel 5 Reporter
as Reporter
as 2nd Reporter
as 3rd Reporter
as Dr. Isaac Steven Hayward
as Pete - Cameraman / Radio Announcer
as Councilman Edmund Harris
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