Dan in Real Life
Directed by Peter Hedges
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dan in Real Life online?
As of November 5, 2026, Dan in Real Life is available to stream on Disney Plus and Xumo Play in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Dan in Real Life on Netflix?
No — Dan in Real Life is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Disney Plus and Xumo Play instead.
Can I rent or buy Dan in Real Life online?
Yes. In United States, Dan in Real Life can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Dan in Real Life?
As of November 5, 2026, Dan in Real Life is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
