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Dan in Real Life

2007·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
IMDb6.8Metacritic657.2Rotten Tomatoes65%69%

Where to watch

PrimeDisney+

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Dan in Real Life fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.

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.
Romantic ComedyFamily DramaHeartwarmingSingle ParentRelationship AdviceSmall Town SettingFamily GatheringQuirky Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Hedges
Written by:
Peter Hedges, Pierce Gardner
Produced by:
Bernard Telsey, Dianne Dreyer, Mari-Jo Winkler
Composed by:
Ryan Collison, Dana Sano, Jane McMullen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dan in Real Life

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Where can I stream Dan in Real Life legally?

PrimeDisney+

Dan in Real Life is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dan in Real Life worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dan in Real Life rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Dan in Real Life?

1 h 38 min

Dan in Real Life runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dan in Real Life?

Critics65
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Dan in Real Life much the same way.

Was Dan in Real Life a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$68 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $68 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Dan in Real Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dan in Real Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dan in Real Life in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dan in Real Life use?

Sibling TrianglePunctuated! For! Emphasis!Magic Plastic SurgeryDinner and a ShowBratty Teenage DaughterArc WordsLadykiller in LoveFeminine Women Can CookBookendsMeet CuteLove Makes You DumbCannot Spit It Outand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Dan in Real Life, including Sibling Triangle, Punctuated! For! Emphasis!, Magic Plastic Surgery.