Dan in Real Life (2007)

6.8PG-1399 minDirector: Peter Hedges

2007 film by Peter Hedges

Dan in Real Life is a 2007 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Peter Hedges, and stars Steve Carell, Alison Pill, Juliette Binoche, Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney and Dane Cook.

This is the first Touchstone Pictures film to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures after Disney retired the Buena Vista brand from its distribution division. The film received generally favorable reviews from critics and grossed $68 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Dan in Real Life about?
Dan in Real Life (2007) — Single father Dan Burns dedicates his life to his children, but one day he meets Marie at a bookstore. They get to know each other, but then Dan finds out that Marie is actually dating his brother, Mitch.
Is Dan in Real Life based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Dan in Real Life scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.