Dan in Real Life
“Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.”
Synopsis
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.
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Dan in Real Life (2007) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-10
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Steve Carell
Dan
Juliette Binoche
Marie
Dane Cook
Mitch
John Mahoney
Poppy
Emily Blunt
Ruthie Draper
Alison Pill
Jane
Britt Robertson
Cara
Marlene Lawston
Lilly
Amy Ryan
Eileen
Dianne Wiest
Nana
Norbert Leo Butz
Clay
Jessica Hecht
Amy
Frank Wood
Howard
Henry Priest Miller
Will
Ella Miller
Rachel
CJ Adams
Elliot
Jessica Lussier
Jessica
Seth D'Antuono
Gus
Release History & Theatrical Window
El Capitan Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$68.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.74x
+$43.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hedges
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierce Gardner, Peter Hedges
- Original Score
- Sondre Lerche
- Original Title
- Dan in Real Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $68.5M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Focus Features, Jon Shestack Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hedges
Pierce Gardner, Peter Hedges
Sondre Lerche
Lawrence Sher
Sarah Flack
Brad Epstein, Noah Rosen, Darlene Caamano Loquet, Jonathan Shestack, Mari-Jo Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Epstein
Producer
Lawrence Sher
Director of Photography
Pierce Gardner
Screenplay
Peter Hedges
Screenplay
Alix Friedberg
Costume Design
Peter Hedges
Director
Sarah Flack
Editor
Jonathan Shestack
Producer
Sarah Knowles
Production Design
Rick Sordelet
Stunt Coordinator
Sondre Lerche
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dan in Real Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dan in Real Life about?
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.
Who directed Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life was directed by Peter Hedges.
Who stars in Dan in Real Life?
The principal cast of Dan in Real Life includes Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney, Emily Blunt.
When was Dan in Real Life released and how long is it?
Dan in Real Life was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $68.5M at the worldwide box office (2.74 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dan in Real Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dan in Real Life was composed by Sondre Lerche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).