Real Life(1979)
An American Comedy
Real Life Synopsis
A 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".
Real Life (1979) is a comedy film directed by Albert Brooks, released on March 2, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain and Lisa Urette. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Brooks
- Writers:
- Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson, Harry Shearer
- Producers:
- Penelope Spheeris
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Saarinen
- Composer:
- Mort Lindsey
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $364,642
- Status:
- Released
Real Life (1979) Trailer
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Real Life Videos & Clips
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REAL LIFE - (1979) Trailer
Trailer
Larry Karaszewski on REAL LIFE
Featurette
Real Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Brooks
as Albert Brooks
Charles Grodin
as Warren Yeager
Frances Lee McCain
as Jeannette Yeager
- Lisa Urette
Lisa Urette
as Lisa Yeager
- Robert Stirrat
Robert Stirrat
as Eric Yeager
- Matthew Tobin
Matthew Tobin
as Dr. Howard Hill
J.A. Preston
as Dr. Ted Cleary
Mort Lindsey
as Mort Lindsey
- Joseph Schaffler
Joseph Schaffler
as Paul Lowell - Realtor
- Phyllis Quinn
Phyllis Quinn
as Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
James Ritz
as Jack from Cincinnati
- Clifford Einstein
Clifford Einstein
as Role Reversal Family Father
Key crew
Directed by Albert Brooks, written by Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson and Harry Shearer, produced by Penelope Spheeris.
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Real Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 100 ratings.
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Real Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Real Life online?
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Real Life (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Real Life?
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The main cast of Real Life (1979) includes Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, Lisa Urette and Robert Stirrat. The film was directed by Albert Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Real Life released?
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Real Life was released on March 2, 1979 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Real Life worth watching?
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Real Life (1979) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Real Life?
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Yes. The official Real Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.