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Real Life

1979·Movie·PG·99 min·★ 6.6(104)

“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".

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Where to watch Real Life in India

Can I watch Real Life in India? Real Life isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Click a service to open Real Life there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Real Life streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Amazon Video
United States—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
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 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

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
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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 6.6/10 from 104 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 India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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 India 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

Albert Brooks

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

Warren Yeager

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Jeannette Yeager

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Lisa Urette

Lisa Yeager

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Robert Stirrat

Eric Yeager

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Matthew Tobin

Dr. Howard Hill

J.A. Preston

J.A. Preston

Dr. Ted Cleary

Mort Lindsey

Mort Lindsey

Mort Lindsey

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Joseph Schaffler

Paul Lowell - Realtor

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Phyllis Quinn

Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner

James Ritz

James Ritz

Jack from Cincinnati

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Clifford Einstein

Role Reversal Family Father

Real Life — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Real Life in India?

Real Life is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch Real Life in the US?

Real Life isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Real Life in the UK?

Real Life isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸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 6.6/10 audience score from 104 ratings.

▸When did Real Life release on OTT?

Real Life became available digitally on January 1, 2024.

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