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Real Life

6.619791h 39mPGMovieComedy

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".

DirectorAlbert Brooks
WritersAlbert Brooks·Monica Johnson
ProducersPenelope Spheeris·Norman Epstein

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Albert Brooks

ABAlbert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks
CGCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin
Warren Yeager
FMFrances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Jeannette Yeager
LU
Lisa Urette
Lisa Yeager
RS
Robert Stirrat
Eric Yeager
MT
Matthew Tobin
Dr. Howard Hill
JPJ.A. Preston
J.A. Preston
Dr. Ted Cleary
MLMort Lindsey
Mort Lindsey
Mort Lindsey
JS
Joseph Schaffler
Paul Lowell - Realtor
PQ
Phyllis Quinn
Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
JRJames Ritz
James Ritz
Jack from Cincinnati
CE
Clifford Einstein
Role Reversal Family Father

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Real Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Real Life?

Real Life isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Real Life on Netflix?

No, Real Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Real Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Real Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Real Life for free?

Real Life isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.