Fantasy Life
Synopsis
An anxious New York law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters and falls for the girls' mother, an actress in a rocky marriage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-19
Top Cast
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Amanda Peet
Dianne
Matthew Shear
Sam
Alessandro Nivola
David
Judd Hirsch
Fred
Bob Balaban
Lenny
Andrea Martin
Helen
Zosia Mamet
Jenny
Jessica Harper
Toby
Holland Taylor
Dr. Greene
Sheng Wang
Alan
Alana Raquel Bowers
Lauren
Julie Claire
Kim
Robert Emmet Lunney
Sandy
Sophie von Haselberg
Becky
Roberta Colindrez
Jennifer
Callie Santoro
Claire
Romy Fay
Zoe
Riley Vinson
Emma
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 42 DaysThe Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 8, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Shear
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Shear
- Original Score
- Christopher Bear
- Original Title
- Fantasy Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Prospect Avenue, Made by Limbo, Charlie's Production Company, AC3 Media, Burn Later Productions, Greenwich Entertainment, Vortex Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Shear
Matthew Shear
Christopher Bear
Conor Murphy
Ian Blume
Charlie Alderman, Chris Dodds, Amanda Peet, Philip Keefe, Emily McCann Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Shear
Director
Matthew Shear
Screenplay
Ian Blume
Editor
Charlie Alderman
Producer
Chris Dodds
Producer
Amanda Peet
Producer
Philip Keefe
Producer
Emily McCann Lesser
Producer
David Bernon
Producer
Sam Slater
Producer
Conor Murphy
Director of Photography
Christopher Bear
Original Music Composer
Katie Fleming
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fantasy Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fantasy Life about?
An anxious New York law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters and falls for the girls' mother, an actress in a rocky marriage.
Who directed Fantasy Life?
Fantasy Life was directed by Matthew Shear.
Who stars in Fantasy Life?
The principal cast of Fantasy Life includes Amanda Peet, Matthew Shear, Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban.
When was Fantasy Life released and how long is it?
Fantasy Life was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Fantasy Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fantasy Life was composed by Christopher Bear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fantasy Life?
Fantasy Life holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).