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Real Men

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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 Nusair

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...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

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 22, 2005

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John M

It's terrible. The best thing you can say about it is that it's terrible. Starts out ok and then becomes terrible. A waste of two fun actors. If I didn't mention it, it's terrible. It's dumb and stupid and terrible. Don't waste your time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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nick s

The movie was trying hard to force a laugh but only prepubescent teens would snigger at its goofy setups. Dumb action scenes with bad guys that couldn't hit the side of a barn, muddled dialogue and surprisingly dialled-in performances from two superstars. I'm guessing this went straight to VHS. If you think there's a point where a movie is so dumb it's funny, maybe this is for you.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Jim R

Ok, it's not The Matrix or was and peace. But it had totally original subplots and off the wall writing. It's a fun ride, just enjoy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Terry M

It's an underrated comedy--it's breezy, zany fun. Belushi & Ritter are great together, and this film even has heart. Water is life--especially in a collector's edition glass--all will be hunky dory. Blessed is the Maker, Shai-Hulud.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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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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Dennis Feldman

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Jim Belushi

Nick Pirandello

John Ritter

Bob Wilson

Barbara Barrie

Mom Pirandello

Bill Morey

Mom Pirandello

Iva Andersen

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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
Producer: Martin Bregman
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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