People Like Us (2012)

While settling his recently deceased father's estate, a salesman discovers he has a sister whom he never knew about, leading both siblings to re-examine their perceptions about family and life choices.

Director:

Alex Kurtzman

Writers:

Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Stars:

Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Pine	...	Sam
Elizabeth Banks	...	Frankie
Michael Hall D'Addario	...	Josh
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Lillian
Olivia Wilde	...	Hannah
Mark Duplass	...	Ted
Sara Mornell	...	Dr. Amanda
Philip Baker Hall	...	Ike Rafferty
Dean Chekvala	...	Jerry
Barbara Eve Harris	...	Mrs. Haney
David Burrus	...	Derek
Joseph Wise	...	Danny
Devin Brochu	...	Simon
Gabriela Milla	...	Lucy
Abhi Sinha	...	Manager

Storyline

Workaholic and sleazy businessman Sam is extremely reluctant to leave New York and go to his father's funeral. When he finally arrives, it becomes apparent that his mother and girlfriend are disappointed in him for "running away" whenever times get too emotional. Soon afterwards, he discovers that his father was sleeping around with another woman, and that Sam actually has a half-sister whom he never knew existed. His father has willed her $150,000 and has left Sam with the task of getting it to her. Frankie is a bartender also wrapped up in work just like her half-brother, and she has had a bad past and has now been left with the job of being a single parent to her troublemaker son, Josh. Josh is eleven years old but curses like a sailor and constantly makes fart jokes and sex jokes, making him popular with the bad kid crowd at school, although behind the act, Josh is depressed and lonely. Now Sam has to find a way to fix the past and reunite his mom, nephew and half-sister together ...

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships | money | salesman | bartender | child psychologist | 

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Taglines:

Find your family.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, some drug use and brief sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Second collaboration between Elizabeth Banks & Olivia Wilde.

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Goofs

When Sam and his mom are sitting on the couch, after the operation of Lillian, in the camera shot from the left she rubs her head with her fingers. Then the camera shot turns to the right, in this shot she isn't rubbing her head.

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Quotes

Sam: I swear to you on my life I'm not and will never hit on you. Ever.
Frankie: Wow, thank you. I'm sure that was meant to reassure me.
Sam: No, I'm just... I'm sure you get hit on all the time. I'm not one of those guys... I'm in a relationship right now, so...
Frankie: Oh, that's so great for you. What's his name?

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Connections

References Grand Theft Auto (1997)

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Soundtracks

We Don't Eat
Written and Performed by James Vincent McMorrow
Courtesy of Vagrant Records

User Reviews

People like us really is different.....also good

There is something about a movie that is based on actual events that adds a sense of credibility and believability to a truly unusual and entertaining story. When I decided to watch this movie I had no idea what it was about, so I went in with eyes wide open and no preconceptions. I found this to be a surprisingly good movie, while the subject matter is unique, the fact that this situation really happened for me made this more enjoyable.

Bravo to the entire cast for a truly excellent performance, in my opinion the cast of exceptional actors and actresses made this movie a winner.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

29 June 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Welcome to People

Filming Locations:

Claremont, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,255,423, 1 July 2012

Gross USA:

$12,434,778

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,558,931

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks, Hemisphere Media Capital, K/O Paper Products

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1