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People Like Us

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52% Tomatometer 116 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
On the day his latest deal collapses, fast-talking-salesman Sam (Chris Pine) receives the news that his father has died. Reluctantly, Sam returns home to settle the estate of his father. In the course of carrying out the man's last wishes, Sam is surprised to learn of the existence of a 30-year-old sister, named Frankie (Elizabeth Banks). As the sister and brother get to know each other, Sam must re-examine both his perceptions about his family and the life choices that he has made.

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Critics Consensus

Though calculated and melodramatic, People Like Us benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers.

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Mike McCahill Guardian 11/08/2012
1/5
Nothing Like Us would have been more accurate. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/08/2012
2/5
Chris Pine's alpha obnoxiousness, even when deliberate, goes a long way to render this prodigal-son drama unappetising. Go to Full Review Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal 06/30/2012
It seems ridiculous to dance around plot details when the movie allows the audience to get ahead of the story and to stay there as events laboriously unfold. Go to Full Review Tyler Smith Battleship Pretension 03/10/2021
Unfortunately, People Like Us just isn't the fulfilling film that it very well could have been. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 07/25/2019
As if the film's overblown poster art wasn't enough to clue you in, this is pure cornball crookery. Go to Full Review Joseph Walsh CineVue 08/23/2018
3/5
Beneath the prolonged stares and hammy piano score lies an enjoyable, emotive drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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R T @RT49411359 Dec 2 "People Like Us was released in 2012, and 13 years later, it’s still worth rewatching. Every time I watched this, I’m reminded that there is always another side to every story. See more I Am F @Creepblaster Sep 10 You can't even beat this movie. This one has one of the best Chris Pine performance. Story is heartwarming and engaging and I very much like the ending. See more Diaulas F @RT13630323 03/01/2025 Um filme sensível, forte mais ao tempo um filme doce. Pfeiifer e Pine estão ótimos. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown 03/23/2024 When dad passes, Banks and Pine find out their dad had more than one family. A little melodramatic, People Like Us is still a good watch with some strong leads. See more Gio M @Giong 02/25/2024 I'm just watching this now Feb 25, 2024. I like the story the excitement on how he gonna tell her the truth. Really good movie. See more Daniel G @DanielGodoy 11/25/2022 Competently made & acted by attractive actors Chris Pine & Elizabeth Warren, emotional enough, but it just doesn't stand out in the crowd. See more Read all reviews
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Alex Kurtzman

Director

Chris Pine

Sam

Elizabeth Banks

Frankie

Olivia Wilde

Hannah

Jon Favreau

Richards

Michelle Pfeiffer

Lillian

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Synopsis On the day his latest deal collapses, fast-talking-salesman Sam (Chris Pine) receives the news that his father has died. Reluctantly, Sam returns home to settle the estate of his father. In the course of carrying out the man's last wishes, Sam is surprised to learn of the existence of a 30-year-old sister, named Frankie (Elizabeth Banks). As the sister and brother get to know each other, Sam must re-examine both his perceptions about his family and the life choices that he has made.
Director
Alex Kurtzman
Producer
Robert Orci, Bobby Cohen, Clayton Townsend
Screenwriter
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jody Lambert
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
K/O Paper Products
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Brief Sexuality|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.4M
Runtime
1h 55m