Real Life

1979
PG
1h 39m

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7.0/10

4.1K

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Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, Robert Stirrat, and Lisa Urette in Real Life (1979)

A film crew sets out to record a year in the life of an average family, but things quickly start going wrong.

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Docudrama High-Concept Comedy Parody Satire Comedy

A film crew sets out to record a year in the life of an average family, but things quickly start going wrong.A film crew sets out to record a year in the life of an average family, but things quickly start going wrong.A film crew sets out to record a year in the life of an average family, but things quickly start going wrong.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

4.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Albert Brooks was under a great deal of pressure to finish the film on-budget, because he would have been personally responsible for any extra costs. During one particularly difficult filming day, he sat feeling totally dejected. Charles Grodin walked up to him and said, "I have to leave at 4." This totally ridiculous request was sufficient to cheer Brooks up.

Goofs
In the opening sequence the U.S. flag and the Arizona state flag are in the wrong positions behind the speakers. They should be switched per proper protocol.

Quotes
Albert Brooks: [showing off a high-tech camera to be used in filming] Only six of these cameras were ever made. Only five of them ever worked. We have four of those.

Crazy credits
The end credits finishes with a bar-code for Alka-Seltzer.

Connections
Featured in Sneak Previews: Real Life, La Cage aux Folles, Over the Edge, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, Rich Kids (1979)

Soundtracks
Something's Gotta Give
Written by Johnny Mercer
Performed by Albert Brooks

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Real Life Is The Most Underrated movie ever!

I think what most filmmakers say when they watch a great film is "I wish I made that movie". This is one of those movies. Not only is this a comedy classic, I would say that this movie is ground breaking. And way ahead of its time. Albert Brooks, proves that he is one of the funniest comedians ever, and in my opinion one of the best actors on the screen. And the ending is simply brilliant, and at the same time "Hilarious". I would like to tell you more, "But I don't have the time, or the cord!"