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Real Life

Film · 1979

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Albert Brooksdirector · writer
  2. Monica Johnsonwriter
  3. Harry Shearerwriter
  4. Norman Epsteinexecutive producer
  5. Jonathan Kovlerexecutive producer
  6. David Finfereditor
  7. Mort Lindseycomposer
  8. Eric Saarinencinematographer
  9. Penelope Spheerisproducer

On screen

  1. Albert Brookslead actor
  2. Lisa Urettelead actor
  3. Frances Lee McCainlead actor
  4. Charles Grodinlead actor
  5. Mort Lindseysupporting actor
  6. Joseph Schafflersupporting actor
  7. Phyllis Quinnsupporting actor
  8. Robert Stirratsupporting actor
  9. Matthew Tobinsupporting actor
  10. James Ritzsupporting actor
  11. J.A. Prestonsupporting actor
  12. Harry Shearerguest actor
  13. Adam Grantguest actor
  14. Barbara DeZoniaguest actor
  15. Carlos Juradoguest actor
  16. Carolyn Silasguest actor
  17. Charles H. Reidguest actor
  18. Dudley DeZoniaguest actor
  19. Fred Wolfsonguest actor
  20. Harold Einsteinguest actor
  21. Karen Einsteinguest actor
  22. Leo McElroyguest actor
  23. Mandy Einsteinguest actor
  24. Michele Graceguest actor
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From the people who made Real Life

101
  1. Modern Romance1981 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. Lost in America1985 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  3. Mother1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. The Muse1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Defending Your Life1991 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. The Scout1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. This Is Spinal Tap1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Waiting for Guffman1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Broadcast News1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Heart Condition1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Clique2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Warlock1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Simon Birch1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Connie and Carla2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Soul Man1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Still Waiting...2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Exploring the Reef2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Suburbia1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Fair Game1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Joe Somebody2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Club Paradise1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Waiting...2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Snow Day2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Decline of Western Civilization1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Infestation2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Boxing Helena1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Geek Charming2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Exit to Eden1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. The Hills Have Eyes1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. The In-Laws2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. Teen Beach Movie2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Tooth Fairy2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Finding Dory2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Concussion2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Teen Beach 22015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Black Sheep1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Drive2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  44. The Fugitive1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. The Beverly Hillbillies1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. Finding Nemo2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. Back to the Beach1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. For Your Consideration2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. Wayne's World1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  51. Senseless1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. The Boys Next Door1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  53. The Santa Clause 22002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  54. The Little Rascals1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  55. Pure Luck1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. The Simpsons1989 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  57. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. Taxi Driver1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. Ella McCay2025 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  60. Out of Sight1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  61. This Is 402012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. I Love You, Daddy2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. Private Benjamin1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. The Simpsons Movie2007 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  65. The Secret Life of Pets2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. A Most Violent Year2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. A Mighty Wind2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Dick1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. The Little Prince2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Oscar1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Chicken Little2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Father Figures2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  74. Godzilla1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. I Love Trouble1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Saturday Night Live1975 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  77. The Pixar Story2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Doctor Dolittle1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. The Fisher King1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Weeds2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  82. Speechless1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. EDtv1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  84. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. The Egyptian1954 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Wayne's World 21993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. My Best Friend's Wedding1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Casper1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. The Robe1953 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Mascots2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. The Aristocrats2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. The Right Stuff1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. Almost Heroes1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. Small Soldiers1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. The Truman Show1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. My Stepmother Is an Alien1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. FernGully: The Last Rainforest1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. A League of Their Own1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. Little Giants1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. Real Time with Bill Maher2003 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  101. Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Incredible Shrinking WomanCharles Grodin1981 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  2. GremlinsFrances Lee McCain1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. Seems Like Old TimesCharles Grodin1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. The Couch TripCharles Grodin1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The Heartbreak KidCharles Grodin1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Taking Care of BusinessCharles Grodin1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Terms of EndearmentJames L. BrooksAlbert Brooks1983 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  8. Beethoven's 2ndCharles Grodin1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Midnight RunCharles Grodin1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. BeethovenCharles Grodin1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. IshtarCharles Grodin1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. CliffordCharles Grodin1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. The Woman in RedCharles Grodin1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. The HumblingCharles Grodin2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. The Lonely GuyCharles Grodin1984 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  16. The ExCharles Grodin2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. King KongCharles Grodin1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Heart and SoulsCharles Grodin1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. The Concorde... Airport '79Jennings LangHarry Shearer1979 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  20. Stand by MeFrances Lee McCain1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Rosemary's BabyCharles Grodin1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Ideal HomeFrances Lee McCain2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. FootlooseFrances Lee McCain1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Back to the FutureFrances Lee McCain1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. While We're YoungCharles Grodin2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. DaveCharles Grodin1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. BreezyJennings LangNorman Bartold1973 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  28. Hold Your BreathFrances Lee McCain2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Remo Williams: The Adventure BeginsJ.A. Preston1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. So I Married an Axe MurdererCharles Grodin1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Heaven Can WaitCharles Grodin1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. End of the RoadFrances Lee McCain2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. How Do You KnowJames L. Brooks2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. High Plains DrifterJennings Lang1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Great Muppet CaperCharles Grodin1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. As Good as It GetsJames L. Brooks1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. SpanglishJames L. Brooks2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. The ComedianCharles Grodin2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Joe KiddJennings Lang1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Slaughterhouse-FiveJennings Lang1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Charley VarrickJennings Lang1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Front PageJennings Lang1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. TaxiJames L. Brooks1978 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  44. Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"James L. Brooks2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Airport 1975Jennings Lang1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. EarthquakeJennings Lang1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Say Anything...James L. Brooks1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Body HeatJ.A. Preston1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"James L. Brooks2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. The BeguiledJennings Lang1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Airport '77Jennings Lang1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. WestworldNorman Bartold1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. A Few Good MenJ.A. Preston1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. The Girlfriend ExperienceFrances Lee McCain2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  55. Bottle RocketJames L. Brooks1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Captain RonJ.A. Preston1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Catch-22Charles Grodin1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Narrow MarginJ.A. Preston1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. 20,000 Leagues Under the SeaCharles Grodin1954 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. ScreamFrances Lee McCain1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Marty, Life Is ShortCharles Grodin2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. True CrimeFrances Lee McCain1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Patch AdamsFrances Lee McCain1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. Garfield and FriendsJulie Payne1988 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  65. The Garfield ShowJulie Payne2009 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  66. Play Misty for MeJennings Lang1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. MessiahFrances Lee McCain2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  68. Midnight, TexasFrances Lee McCain2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  69. The FrontMatthew Tobin1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared

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