Dan in Real Life (2007)

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

Dan in Real Life (2007) poster

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.

Director: Peter Hedges
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sondre Lerche
Cinematography: Lawrence Sher
Editing: Sarah Flack
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Focus Features, Jon Shestack Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $68M
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Moving Relationship Stories

Keywords

daughter, bookshop, relationship, widower, shore, advice columnist, single father, duringcreditsstinger

Trailer

Dan in Real Life Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Dan in Real Life stars Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Alison Pill, Britt Robertson, Marlene Lawston.
How long is Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life had a budget of $25M.
How much did Dan in Real Life gross?
Dan in Real Life grossed $68M worldwide.
Where was Dan in Real Life produced?
Dan in Real Life was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Dan in Real Life?
The themes of Dan in Real Life include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Moving Relationship Stories.