People Like Us

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People Like Us

PG-13

Released Jun 29, 2012

1h 55m

Drama

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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.

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

Nothing Like Us would have been more accurate.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 8, 2012

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Chris Pine's alpha obnoxiousness, even when deliberate, goes a long way to render this prodigal-son drama unappetising.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 8, 2012

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Monica Castillo

Dig Boston

Everybody gets angry at each other because no one talks or uses reason.

Jun 30, 2012

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Tyler Smith

Battleship Pretension

Unfortunately, People Like Us just isn't the fulfilling film that it very well could have been.

Mar 10, 2021

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

As if the film's overblown poster art wasn't enough to clue you in, this is pure cornball crookery.

Jul 25, 2019

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

Beneath the prolonged stares and hammy piano score lies an enjoyable, emotive drama.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 23, 2018

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Jerod S

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Gio M

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Daniel G

Competently made & acted by attractive actors Chris Pine & Elizabeth Warren, emotional enough, but it just doesn't stand out in the crowd.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/22

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Audience Member

2.4. Honestly liked the first half than it just dragged on

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/21

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aaron g

Good general story, has heart, funny, good acting and ends just right. Great for the Sunday rainy afternoon with someone special.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

I must be in some sort of fog because I seriously cannot understand why the critics didn't like this movie. I thought it was funny, tense, real, sad, troubling and poingnant. I felt sad for Frankie and understood Sam's struggle. ... I

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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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

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