Real Men

PG-13

1987

1h 26m

Comedy

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Nick Pirandello (James Belushi) is considered to be the best of the best among his colleagues at the CIA. So, when the agency loses its inside man on a top-secret mission, Nick is recruited to work with an everyday citizen, meek suburban dad Bob Wilson (John Ritter), who is the spitting image of the agent initially assigned to the case. Not only is Bob unaccustomed to the nature of dangerous CIA work, he also finds Nick's claims that the mission involves aliens a bit suspect.

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David M

I've always considered this one of the best comedies out of the 80's. You can truly see why John Ritter rose to fame as quickly as he did in this movie. Great movie!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Kamilah D

I looooooove this ridiculous movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Paw P

This is the most enjoyable spy, buddy, road trip, sci-fi, comedy, action, drama movie from the 1980's with a memorable cast 🛸

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Jack D

Too weird for me. It's like Airplane but without sexism :)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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J C

It seems as if it is a little before its time. It holds up well. It is hilarious and bursting with toxic masculinity and everything great. RIP John Ritter.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/14/22

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Audience Member

This movie is gold. I've seen it many times and it's excellent. Very funny, good story, I also happen to enjoy the score quite a bit as it does a great job of setting the mood.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Dennis Feldman

Director

Jim Belushi

Nick Pirandello

John Ritter

Bob Wilson

Barbara Barrie

Mom Pirandello

Bill Morey

Mom Pirandello

Iva Andersen

Dolly

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an almost epically terrible misfire that's deservedly been forgotten in the years since its 1987 release.

Rated: .5/4

Oct 31, 2016

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Lori Hoffman

Atlantic City Weekly

Rated: 3/5

Jan 11, 2007

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

James Belushi and John Ritter make a great pair in this amusingly off-the-wall buddy comedy.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 22, 2005

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Synopsis

Nick Pirandello (James Belushi) is considered to be the best of the best among his colleagues at the CIA. So, when the agency loses its inside man on a top-secret mission, Nick is recruited to work with an everyday citizen, meek suburban dad Bob Wilson (John Ritter), who is the spitting image of the agent initially assigned to the case. Not only is Bob unaccustomed to the nature of dangerous CIA work, he also finds Nick's claims that the mission involves aliens a bit suspect.

Director: Dennis Feldman
Screenwriter: Dennis Feldman
Production Co: United Artists, Martin Bregman Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $411.5K
Runtime: 1h 26m

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