Movie

Dan in Real Life

“Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.”

★ 6.6(1,368)20071h 38m

Dan in Real Life is available to rent or buy on Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Apple TV Store in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Dan in Real Life

🇮🇪 Ireland

Good to know

Director: Peter Hedges
Release date: 2007-10-26
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $68,474,305
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Touchstone Pictures

Dan in Real Life — trailer

About Dan in Real Life

Dan in Real Life is a 2007 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Peter Hedges, starring Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche and Dane Cook. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 1,368 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dan in Real Life in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.

Cast

Steve Carell

Dan

Juliette Binoche

Marie

Dane Cook

Mitch

John Mahoney

Poppy

Emily Blunt

Ruthie Draper

Alison Pill

Jane

Britt Robertson

Cara

Marlene Lawston

Lilly

Amy Ryan

Eileen

Dianne Wiest

Nana

Norbert Leo Butz

Clay

Jessica Hecht

Amy

Themes & keywords

daughterbookshoprelationshipwidowershoreadvice columnistsingle fatherduringcreditsstinger

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dan in Real Life in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Dan in Real Life is available to rent or buy on Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Dan in Real Life on Netflix?+

Dan in Real Life is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Dan in Real Life?+

Dan in Real Life has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Dan in Real Life?+

Dan in Real Life stars Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney and Emily Blunt.

When did Dan in Real Life come out?+

Dan in Real Life is a 2007 movie directed by Peter Hedges.

What genre is Dan in Real Life?+

Dan in Real Life is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Dan in Real Life?+

Dan in Real Life was directed by Peter Hedges.