SummarySam is a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret ... Read More
Directed By:Alex Kurtzman
Written By:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jody Lambert
People Like Us
Metascore
Mixed or Average
49
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
49
29% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
55% Mixed
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
16% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Jun 27, 2012
85
This is a straightforward family comedy-drama, a movie made for adults, and one that actually gives its actors – among them Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer and Philip Baker Hall – something to do. That's more of a rarity on today's landscape than it should be.
Jun 28, 2012
67
The movie is well-acted and a bit frustrating, but also a pleasant little surprise.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
54% Positive
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
31% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
15% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Jul 10, 2012
10
I reviewed the film "People like us" what a film, such great acting and, such a storyline. I had shed a line of tears out of my right eye, after viewing this film. I don't care what bad things anyone says about this film, because I think it is such a beautiful movie. Such great actors and Actresses with such great performances. What a great storyline to be told in such a film. I don't know why it wasn't in second place in movie theatres. Chris Pine's character finds out his recently deceased father left him more that enough money, to pay off his debt, he had enough to go on a long vacation with his girlfriend and shop up the wazoo. But in this movie, he discovers he has an older sister, who was from the first marriage. An affair, which lead to the husband leaving his previous wife and child behind. At the funeral, he had ran into his sister, which she never knew he existed, who also has plenty of problems in her own and a young son. The reason he knew he has an older sibling is through the mother played by Michelle Pfeiffer. She told him the main reason he has an older sister, the affair and the choices his father made in staying with her instead of going back to his first wife. The older sibling, played by Elizabeth Banks had mentioned her father had forgotten about her as usual, because he left her with nothing, even though she was his first child.This happens in real life, and men get away from paying child support, and there's some women too. The man/ woman just walk away easy from his/her first family and abandon them all together. The older sibling felt no real emotions, because her father had walked completely out of her life, and leaving a very empty hole in her heart, not to be filled. That is such a sick thing and so sad. This film is so original, meaning it is no remade over. This film should definitely be nominated for best film in drama category and great acting.
Mar 17, 2013
9
A strong cast along with an engaging story, People Like Us may not be seen by many but should be seen by more. Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks give two of their best performances and it's always good to see Michelle Pfeiffer.
Jun 28, 2012
60
It's a soapy, predictable ride where everyone learns about the importance of family. And though it's just a Christmas tree away from being a holiday special, the stellar cast wrings just enough genuine emotion out of a stale premise to make it mostly sweet.
Jun 27, 2012
58
People Like Us demonstrates how a drama can be heartfelt and bogus at the same time.
Jun 28, 2012
50
The movie's soap opera quality undermines its efforts to tell a family saga with much believability.
Jun 26, 2012
40
The pity is that the people in People Like Us ultimately don't feel any more dimensional than the archetypes dutifully dotting his lowest-denominator multiplex fodder. He's just picked a different set of clichés to ransack.
Jun 28, 2012
0
This is the sort of movie that ends up awash in sincere revelations, and not a moment of it feels remotely believable.
Aug 10, 2012
9
A bit on the long side, but enjoyed the movie. Great acting, and a good story line. Nice work Disney Studios. Was very impressed with Chris Pine and his acting skills.
Oct 11, 2019
6
Entretenida, empieza algo lenta, la relación con la hermana por momentos parece insesto, pero el final vale la pena. Lo peor el cabron chamaco
Jul 6, 2012
6
This movie is all over the place but it has a good heart. Chris Pine is trying to go beyond Kirk or the Unstoppable train guy. Maybe he is just not that ranged as an actor. Michelle Pfeiffer and Elizabeth Banks are great. It is not the greatest testament to a character's virtue that the main moral query is whether he steals money left by his deceased father to specifically give to someone the father messed over. But as a brother in a brother/sister relationship which I value intensely, parts of this movie worked on an emotional level. It is a "chick flick," though as a brother, like I said, it got to me a little too.
Aug 28, 2012
3
Watching "People Like Us" was like eating burnt toast. It was an unpleasant experience with a less than satisfactory outcome. I feel as though the script was quite possibly written overnight.
Jul 29, 2012
2
I didn't mean to paste my review into this this movie. Ooops!!!!!!!....................................................................................
Production Company:
- DreamWorks Pictures
- Reliance Entertainment
- K/O Paper Products
Release Date:Jun 29, 2012
Duration:1 h 54 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Find your family.
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