Real Life
“An American Comedy”
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Where to watch Real Life in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Real Life there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Real Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Real Life
Real Life is a 1979 English-language comedy film directed by Albert Brooks. The cast is led by Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Real Life was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 2, 1979, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Writers
- Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks, Harry Shearer
- Release date
- March 2, 1979
- OTT release
- January 1, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Real Life cast & crew
Real Life was directed by Albert Brooks and written by Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks, and Harry Shearer.
The cast features Albert Brooks as Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin as Warren Yeager, Frances Lee McCain as Jeannette Yeager, Lisa Urette as Lisa Yeager, Robert Stirrat as Eric Yeager, and Matthew Tobin as Dr. Howard Hill.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mort Lindsey, cinematography is by Eric Saarinen, and it was produced by Norman Epstein and Jonathan Kovler.
Is Real Life worth watching?
Real Life holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Real Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Real Life
Real Life isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 1, 2024.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Real Life
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Charles Grodin
Warren Yeager
Frances Lee McCain
Jeannette Yeager
Lisa Urette
Lisa Yeager
Robert Stirrat
Eric Yeager
Matthew Tobin
Dr. Howard Hill
J.A. Preston
Dr. Ted Cleary
Mort Lindsey
Mort Lindsey
Joseph Schaffler
Paul Lowell - Realtor
Phyllis Quinn
Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
James Ritz
Jack from Cincinnati
Clifford Einstein
Role Reversal Family Father
Real Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Real Life in United States?
Real Life is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Real Life in?
Real Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Real Life?
Real Life runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Real Life rated?
Real Life is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 93 ratings.
▸When did Real Life release on OTT?
Real Life became available digitally on January 1, 2024.
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