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People Like Us

2012Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

57

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57

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Summary

After flying home to L.A. for the funeral of his estranged record-producer father, a struggling man discovers that the will stipulates that he must deliver $150,000 in cash to a 30-year-old alcoholic sister he never knew existed, and her troubled 12-year-old son.

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Directed by: Alex Kurtzman
Written by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jody Lambert
Produced by: Roberto Orci, Clayton Townsend, Bobby Cohen
Music by: A.R. Rahman

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June 29, 2012 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released: June 29, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $16 million
Box office: $12 million
Available in: 64 countries

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Where can I stream People Like Us?

In the United States, you can rent or buy People Like Us from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 28 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is People Like Us worth watching?

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is People Like Us okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is People Like Us good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is People Like Us plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was People Like Us a box office flop?

Budget$16 million

Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.