Name: Real Life
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-03-02
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, Lisa Urette, Robert Stirrat

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Directed by: Albert Brooks
Written by: Albert Brooks, Harry Shearer, Monica Johnson
Produced by: Penelope Spheeris
Music by: Mort Lindsey

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March 2, 1979 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released: March 2, 1979
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $364,642
Available in: 66 countries

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Where can I stream Real Life?

Kanopy

In the United States, Real Life is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Real Life worth watching?

74

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Real Life okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Real Life make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Real Life?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 6 for complexity.

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