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| country        = United States
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| language      = English
| language      = English
| budget        = $16 million<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman |first=Amy |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-box-office-ted-madea-magic-mike-20120628,0,2153889.story |title=Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to dominate stuffed box-office weekend |newspaper=LA Times |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>  
| budget        = $16 million<ref name="Kaufman">{{cite news|last=Kaufman |first=Amy |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-box-office-ted-madea-magic-mike-20120628,0,2153889.story |title=Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to dominate stuffed box-office weekend |newspaper=LA Times |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>  
| gross          = $12.6 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=peoplelikeus.htm |title=People Like Us (2012) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=2012-06-29 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>
| gross          = $12.6 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=peoplelikeus.htm |title=People Like Us (2012) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=2012-06-29 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>
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'''''People Like Us''''' (known during production as '''''Welcome to People''''')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/people-like-us-chris-pine/152623/ |title=Chris Pine's ''Welcome to People'' Now Titled ''People Like Us'' |publisher=Collider.com |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref> is a 2012 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Alex Kurtzman]] in his directorial debut.<ref>[https://archive.is/20110725105520/http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/online-movies/alex-kurtzman-directorial-debut-welcome-to-people-movie "Alex Kurtzman Directorial Debut Welcome to People movie"]. ''OnlineMovieShut.com''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> The film was written by Kurtzman, [[Roberto Orci]] and Jody Lambert, and stars [[Chris Pine]], [[Elizabeth Banks]], [[Olivia Wilde]], Michael Hall D'Addario and [[Michelle Pfeiffer]]. [[A. R. Rahman]] composed the soundtrack.<ref>(2011-07-14). [http://filmmusicreporter.com/2011/07/14/a-r-rahman-to-score-welcome-to-people "A.R. Rahman to Score 'Welcome to People'"]. ''FilmMusicReporter.com''. Retrieved 2011-07-21.</ref> The film was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] through [[Touchstone Pictures]] on June 29, 2012.
'''''People Like Us''''' (known during production as '''''Welcome to People''''')<ref name="Collider.com">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/people-like-us-chris-pine/152623/ |title=Chris Pine's ''Welcome to People'' Now Titled ''People Like Us'' |publisher=Collider.com |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref> is a 2012 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Alex Kurtzman]] in his directorial debut.<ref name="archive.is">[https://archive.is/20110725105520/http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/online-movies/alex-kurtzman-directorial-debut-welcome-to-people-movie "Alex Kurtzman Directorial Debut Welcome to People movie"]. ''OnlineMovieShut.com''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> The film was written by Kurtzman, [[Roberto Orci]] and Jody Lambert, and stars [[Chris Pine]], [[Elizabeth Banks]], [[Olivia Wilde]], Michael Hall D'Addario and [[Michelle Pfeiffer]]. [[A. R. Rahman]] composed the soundtrack.<ref name="filmmusicreporter.com">(2011-07-14). [http://filmmusicreporter.com/2011/07/14/a-r-rahman-to-score-welcome-to-people "A.R. Rahman to Score 'Welcome to People'"]. ''FilmMusicReporter.com''. Retrieved 2011-07-21.</ref> The film was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] through [[Touchstone Pictures]] on June 29, 2012.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Chris Pine]] as Sam Harper<ref>(2010-09-29). [http://www.movieweb.com/news/chris-pine-in-talks-for-welcome-to-people "Chris Pine in Talks for 'Welcome to People'"]. ''MovieWeb.com''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Jerry's son – Frankie's brother
* [[Chris Pine]] as Sam Harper<ref name="movieweb.com">(2010-09-29). [http://www.movieweb.com/news/chris-pine-in-talks-for-welcome-to-people "Chris Pine in Talks for 'Welcome to People'"]. ''MovieWeb.com''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Jerry's son – Frankie's brother
* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as Frankie Davis<ref>Neish, Jamie (2010-11-11). [http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2010/11/11/elizabeth-banks-cast-in-welcome-to-people "Elizabeth Banks Cast In Welcome To People"]. ''HeyUGuys''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Josh's mom – Sam's sister
* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as Frankie Davis<ref name="heyuguys.co.uk">Neish, Jamie (2010-11-11). [http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2010/11/11/elizabeth-banks-cast-in-welcome-to-people "Elizabeth Banks Cast In Welcome To People"]. ''HeyUGuys''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Josh's mom – Sam's sister
* [[Olivia Wilde]] as Hannah<ref>THR [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/olivia-wilde-cast-people-65027]. ''The Hollywood Reporter''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Sam's girlfriend
* [[Olivia Wilde]] as Hannah<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">THR [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/olivia-wilde-cast-people-65027]. ''The Hollywood Reporter''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Sam's girlfriend
* Michael Hall D'Addario as Josh Alan Davis – Frankie's son – Sam's nephew  
* Michael Hall D'Addario as Josh Alan Davis – Frankie's son – Sam's nephew  
* [[Michelle Pfeiffer]] as Lillian Harper<ref>Kit, Borys (2011-01-10). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michelle-pfeiffer-joins-chris-pine-70052 "Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Chris Pine in 'Welcome to People'"]. ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Sam's mom
* [[Michelle Pfeiffer]] as Lillian Harper<ref name="ReferenceA">Kit, Borys (2011-01-10). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michelle-pfeiffer-joins-chris-pine-70052 "Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Chris Pine in 'Welcome to People'"]. ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Sam's mom
* [[Mark Duplass]] as Ted<ref>[http://www.hollywoodtrailers.net/2011/01/mark-duplass-joins-welcome-to-people "Mark Duplass Joins Welcome To People"]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''HollywoodTrailers.net''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Neighbor
* [[Mark Duplass]] as Ted<ref name="hollywoodtrailers.net">[http://www.hollywoodtrailers.net/2011/01/mark-duplass-joins-welcome-to-people "Mark Duplass Joins Welcome To People"]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''HollywoodTrailers.net''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Neighbor
* [[Phillip Baker Hall]] as Ike Rafferty – Estate attorney
* [[Phillip Baker Hall]] as Ike Rafferty – Estate attorney
* [[Jon Favreau]] as Richards<ref>Jagernauth, Kevin (2011-01-22). [http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/jon_favreau_to_make_a_cameo_in_welcome_to_people "Jon Favreau To Make A Cameo In ‘Welcome To People’"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123175802/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/jon_favreau_to_make_a_cameo_in_welcome_to_people/ |date=2011-01-23 }}. ''[[indieWire]]''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Sam's boss
* [[Jon Favreau]] as Richards<ref name="blogs.indiewire.com">Jagernauth, Kevin (2011-01-22). [http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/jon_favreau_to_make_a_cameo_in_welcome_to_people "Jon Favreau To Make A Cameo In ‘Welcome To People’"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123175802/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/jon_favreau_to_make_a_cameo_in_welcome_to_people/ |date=2011-01-23 }}. ''[[indieWire]]''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Sam's boss
* Sara Mornell as Dr. Amanda – Psychiatrist
* Sara Mornell as Dr. Amanda – Psychiatrist


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Main | People Like Us (soundtrack)}}
{{Main | People Like Us (soundtrack)}}
The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Academy Award]] Winner [[A. R. Rahman]]. The film marks his first collaboration with [[Alex Kurtzman]]. In an interview, Rahman quoted the director's words on film's music: "Alex said [the music] can't be epic, it can't be world music{{nbsp}}... I was following his vision, while at the same time sticking to something that I wanted to do."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.hitfix.com/the-beat-goes-on/a-r-rahman-talks-scoring-people-like-us-and-its-challenges | title = A.R. Rahman talks scoring 'People Like Us' and its challenges | access-date = 2012-07-13}}</ref> The soundtrack was released 19 June 2012 via [[Lakeshore Records]].
The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Academy Award]] Winner [[A. R. Rahman]]. The film marks his first collaboration with [[Alex Kurtzman]]. In an interview, Rahman quoted the director's words on film's music: "Alex said [the music] can't be epic, it can't be world music{{nbsp}}... I was following his vision, while at the same time sticking to something that I wanted to do."<ref name="hitfix.com">{{cite web | url = http://www.hitfix.com/the-beat-goes-on/a-r-rahman-talks-scoring-people-like-us-and-its-challenges | title = A.R. Rahman talks scoring 'People Like Us' and its challenges | access-date = 2012-07-13}}</ref> The soundtrack was released 19 June 2012 via [[Lakeshore Records]].


In the movie, when Sam first puts on one of Jerry's records, the song "[[Fast as a Shark]]" can be heard in the background.
In the movie, when Sam first puts on one of Jerry's records, the song "[[Fast as a Shark]]" can be heard in the background.
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds a rating of 53%, based on 119 reviews, with an average score of 5.69/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though calculated and melodramatic, ''People Like Us'' benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers."<ref name=rt>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/people_like_us_2012/|title=People Like Us - Rottentomatoes.com|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/movie/people-like-us</ref>
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds a rating of 53%, based on 119 reviews, with an average score of 5.69/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though calculated and melodramatic, ''People Like Us'' benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers."<ref name=rt>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/people_like_us_2012/|title=People Like Us - Rottentomatoes.com|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref name="metacritic.com">http://www.metacritic.com/movie/people-like-us</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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| country        = United States
| country        = United States
| language      = English
| language      = English
| budget        = $16 million<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman |first=Amy |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-box-office-ted-madea-magic-mike-20120628,0,2153889.story |title=Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to dominate stuffed box-office weekend |newspaper=LA Times |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>  
| budget        = $16 million<ref name="Kaufman">{{cite news|last=Kaufman |first=Amy |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-box-office-ted-madea-magic-mike-20120628,0,2153889.story |title=Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to dominate stuffed box-office weekend |newspaper=LA Times |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>  
| gross          = $12.6 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=peoplelikeus.htm |title=People Like Us (2012) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=2012-06-29 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>
| gross          = $12.6 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=peoplelikeus.htm |title=People Like Us (2012) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=2012-06-29 |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''''People Like Us''''' (known during production as '''''Welcome to People''''')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/people-like-us-chris-pine/152623/ |title=Chris Pine's ''Welcome to People'' Now Titled ''People Like Us'' |publisher=Collider.com |access-date=2012-07-20}}</ref> is a 2012 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Alex Kurtzman]] in his directorial debut.<ref>[https://archive.is/20110725105520/http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/online-movies/alex-kurtzman-directorial-debut-welcome-to-people-movie "Alex Kurtzman Directorial Debut Welcome to People movie"]. ''OnlineMovieShut.com''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> The film was written by Kurtzman, [[Roberto Orci]] and Jody Lambert, and stars [[Chris Pine]], [[Elizabeth Banks]], [[Olivia Wilde]], Michael Hall D'Addario and [[Michelle Pfeiffer]]. [[A. R. Rahman]] composed the soundtrack.<ref>(2011-07-14). [http://filmmusicreporter.com/2011/07/14/a-r-rahman-to-score-welcome-to-people "A.R. Rahman to Score 'Welcome to People'"]. ''FilmMusicReporter.com''. Retrieved 2011-07-21.</ref> The film was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] through [[Touchstone Pictures]] on June 29, 2012.
'''''People Like Us''''' (known during production as '''''Welcome to People''''')<ref name="Collider.com"/> is a 2012 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Alex Kurtzman]] in his directorial debut.<ref name="archive.is"/> The film was written by Kurtzman, [[Roberto Orci]] and Jody Lambert, and stars [[Chris Pine]], [[Elizabeth Banks]], [[Olivia Wilde]], Michael Hall D'Addario and [[Michelle Pfeiffer]]. [[A. R. Rahman]] composed the soundtrack.<ref name="filmmusicreporter.com"/> The film was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] through [[Touchstone Pictures]] on June 29, 2012.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Chris Pine]] as Sam Harper<ref>(2010-09-29). [http://www.movieweb.com/news/chris-pine-in-talks-for-welcome-to-people "Chris Pine in Talks for 'Welcome to People'"]. ''MovieWeb.com''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Jerry's son – Frankie's brother
* [[Chris Pine]] as Sam Harper<ref name="movieweb.com"/> – Jerry's son – Frankie's brother
* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as Frankie Davis<ref>Neish, Jamie (2010-11-11). [http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2010/11/11/elizabeth-banks-cast-in-welcome-to-people "Elizabeth Banks Cast In Welcome To People"]. ''HeyUGuys''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Josh's mom – Sam's sister
* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as Frankie Davis<ref name="heyuguys.co.uk"/> – Josh's mom – Sam's sister
* [[Olivia Wilde]] as Hannah<ref>THR [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/olivia-wilde-cast-people-65027]. ''The Hollywood Reporter''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Sam's girlfriend
* [[Olivia Wilde]] as Hannah<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> – Sam's girlfriend
* Michael Hall D'Addario as Josh Alan Davis – Frankie's son – Sam's nephew  
* Michael Hall D'Addario as Josh Alan Davis – Frankie's son – Sam's nephew  
* [[Michelle Pfeiffer]] as Lillian Harper<ref>Kit, Borys (2011-01-10). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michelle-pfeiffer-joins-chris-pine-70052 "Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Chris Pine in 'Welcome to People'"]. ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Sam's mom
* [[Michelle Pfeiffer]] as Lillian Harper<ref name="ReferenceA"/> – Sam's mom
* [[Mark Duplass]] as Ted<ref>[http://www.hollywoodtrailers.net/2011/01/mark-duplass-joins-welcome-to-people "Mark Duplass Joins Welcome To People"]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''HollywoodTrailers.net''. Retrieved 2011-03-19.</ref> – Neighbor
* [[Mark Duplass]] as Ted<ref name="hollywoodtrailers.net"/> – Neighbor
* [[Phillip Baker Hall]] as Ike Rafferty – Estate attorney
* [[Phillip Baker Hall]] as Ike Rafferty – Estate attorney
* [[Jon Favreau]] as Richards<ref>Jagernauth, Kevin (2011-01-22). [http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/jon_favreau_to_make_a_cameo_in_welcome_to_people "Jon Favreau To Make A Cameo In ‘Welcome To People’"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123175802/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/jon_favreau_to_make_a_cameo_in_welcome_to_people/ |date=2011-01-23 }}. ''[[indieWire]]''. Retrieved 2011-09-22.</ref> – Sam's boss
* [[Jon Favreau]] as Richards<ref name="blogs.indiewire.com"/> – Sam's boss
* Sara Mornell as Dr. Amanda – Psychiatrist
* Sara Mornell as Dr. Amanda – Psychiatrist


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Main | People Like Us (soundtrack)}}
{{Main | People Like Us (soundtrack)}}
The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Academy Award]] Winner [[A. R. Rahman]]. The film marks his first collaboration with [[Alex Kurtzman]]. In an interview, Rahman quoted the director's words on film's music: "Alex said [the music] can't be epic, it can't be world music{{nbsp}}... I was following his vision, while at the same time sticking to something that I wanted to do."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.hitfix.com/the-beat-goes-on/a-r-rahman-talks-scoring-people-like-us-and-its-challenges | title = A.R. Rahman talks scoring 'People Like Us' and its challenges | access-date = 2012-07-13}}</ref> The soundtrack was released 19 June 2012 via [[Lakeshore Records]].
The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Academy Award]] Winner [[A. R. Rahman]]. The film marks his first collaboration with [[Alex Kurtzman]]. In an interview, Rahman quoted the director's words on film's music: "Alex said [the music] can't be epic, it can't be world music{{nbsp}}... I was following his vision, while at the same time sticking to something that I wanted to do."<ref name="hitfix.com"/> The soundtrack was released 19 June 2012 via [[Lakeshore Records]].


In the movie, when Sam first puts on one of Jerry's records, the song "[[Fast as a Shark]]" can be heard in the background.
In the movie, when Sam first puts on one of Jerry's records, the song "[[Fast as a Shark]]" can be heard in the background.
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds a rating of 53%, based on 119 reviews, with an average score of 5.69/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though calculated and melodramatic, ''People Like Us'' benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers."<ref name=rt>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/people_like_us_2012/|title=People Like Us - Rottentomatoes.com|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/movie/people-like-us</ref>
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds a rating of 53%, based on 119 reviews, with an average score of 5.69/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though calculated and melodramatic, ''People Like Us'' benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers."<ref name=rt>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/people_like_us_2012/|title=People Like Us - Rottentomatoes.com|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref name="metacritic.com"/>


==Notes==
==Notes==

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People Like Us
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlex Kurtzman
Produced by
Written by
  • Alex Kurtzman
  • Roberto Orci
  • Jody Lambert
Story byAlex Kurtzman
Starring
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographySalvatore Totino
Edited byRobert Leighton
Production
company
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures[lower-alpha 1]
Release date
  • June 15, 2012 (2012-06-15) (LA Film Fest)
  • June 29, 2012 (2012-06-29) (United States)
Running time
114 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$16 million[3]
Box office$12.6 million[4]

People Like Us (known during production as Welcome to People)[5] is a 2012 American drama film directed by Alex Kurtzman in his directorial debut.[6] The film was written by Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert, and stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D'Addario and Michelle Pfeiffer. A. R. Rahman composed the soundtrack.[7] The film was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Touchstone Pictures on June 29, 2012.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Sam Harper (Chris Pine), a struggling corporate trader in New York City, may have violated federal law and faces a possible Federal Trade Commission investigation. Sam's boss (Jon Favreau) urges him to bribe federal officials. Returning home, Sam's girlfriend Hannah (Olivia Wilde) informs him that his estranged father, Jerry, has died. Sam and Hannah fly to L.A. where he has a tense reunion with his mother, Lillian (Michelle Pfeiffer).

Jerry's lawyer and friend (Philip Baker Hall), tells Sam he will not inherit any money. The lawyer hands him a shaving kit containing $150,000 in cash and a note stipulating that the money be delivered to Josh Davis (Michael Hall D'Addario).

Josh is a troubled 11-year-old boy whose bartender mother, Frankie Davis (Elizabeth Banks), is a recovering alcoholic. Sam secretly follows Frankie to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. He learns she is Jerry's illegitimate daughter, making Frankie Sam's paternal half-sister, and Josh his nephew. When Sam tells Hannah he intends to keep the money, Hannah, disgusted, returns to New York.

Sam introduces himself to Frankie as a visiting fellow alcoholic, and soon becomes involved in their life, gradually growing closer. He learns that Jerry visited Frankie and her mother on Sundays, and that Frankie has never met her father's wife and son. Meanwhile, Sam broods over his deepening legal troubles. Frankie does not want Sam around Josh anymore because she fears he will return to New York, upsetting Josh. Sam decides to leave, but returns to pick up Josh from school. Frankie later calls Sam, telling him Josh has been in a fight.

Sam eventually reveals that he is Jerry's son, resulting in Frankie exploding in anger and ordering him to leave. Later, Lillian is hospitalized following a heart condition. Hannah finds Sam in the waiting room, and they reconcile. Hannah has enrolled into UCLA's law program to remain close to Sam after realizing he wants to be with his family. Meanwhile, Frankie receives Jerry's money through a lawyer. Frankie quits her job, enrolls in school, and move into a suburban neighborhood with Josh. She cuts contact with Sam.

After being discharged from the hospital, Lillian tells Sam that she forced Jerry to choose their family over Frankie and her mother. She was protecting Sam, but Jerry instead rejected his son because he was a reminder of the daughter he abandoned. One day, Josh, who is having difficulty adjusting to Sam's absence, tries to find him after obtaining Lillian's address.

When Sam visits Frankie, he asks her forgiveness and wants to be her brother and Josh's uncle and father figure. He shows her an old film reel that Jerry shot of a young Sam at a playground. In the film, a girl joins Sam, and Frankie realizes that Jerry had regularly brought her and Sam to play together and thus loved both his children. At this recognition, Frankie accepts Sam as her brother.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Main article: People Like Us (soundtrack)

The soundtrack for the film was composed by Academy Award Winner A. R. Rahman. The film marks his first collaboration with Alex Kurtzman. In an interview, Rahman quoted the director's words on film's music: "Alex said [the music] can't be epic, it can't be world music ... I was following his vision, while at the same time sticking to something that I wanted to do."[14] The soundtrack was released 19 June 2012 via Lakeshore Records.

In the movie, when Sam first puts on one of Jerry's records, the song "Fast as a Shark" can be heard in the background.

Home media[edit | edit source]

People Like Us was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on 2 October 2012 from Touchstone Home Entertainment. The release was produced in two different physical packages: a 2-disc combo pack (Blu-ray and DVD), and a 1-disc DVD.

Reception[edit | edit source]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 53%, based on 119 reviews, with an average score of 5.69/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though calculated and melodramatic, People Like Us benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers."[15] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through the Touchstone Pictures banner.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 McCarthy, Todd (June 11, 2012). "People Like Us: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  2. ↑ Eller, Claudia (February 10, 2009). "DreamWorks gets Disney cash in distribution deal". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ↑ Kaufman, Amy (2012-06-28). "Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to dominate stuffed box-office weekend". LA Times. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  4. ↑ "People Like Us (2012)". Box Office Mojo. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  5. ↑ "Chris Pine's Welcome to People Now Titled People Like Us". Collider.com. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  6. ↑ "Alex Kurtzman Directorial Debut Welcome to People movie". OnlineMovieShut.com. Retrieved 2011-03-19.
  7. ↑ (2011-07-14). "A.R. Rahman to Score 'Welcome to People'". FilmMusicReporter.com. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
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  14. ↑ "A.R. Rahman talks scoring 'People Like Us' and its challenges". Retrieved 2012-07-13.
  15. ↑ "People Like Us - Rottentomatoes.com". Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  16. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/movie/people-like-us

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People Like Us
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlex Kurtzman
Produced by
Written by
  • Alex Kurtzman
  • Roberto Orci
  • Jody Lambert
Story byAlex Kurtzman
Starring
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographySalvatore Totino
Edited byRobert Leighton
Production
company
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures[lower-alpha 1]
Release date
  • June 15, 2012 (2012-06-15) (LA Film Fest)
  • June 29, 2012 (2012-06-29) (United States)
Running time
114 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$16 million[3]
Box office$12.6 million[4]

People Like Us (known during production as Welcome to People)[5] is a 2012 American drama film directed by Alex Kurtzman in his directorial debut.[6] The film was written by Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert, and stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D'Addario and Michelle Pfeiffer. A. R. Rahman composed the soundtrack.[7] The film was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Touchstone Pictures on June 29, 2012.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Sam Harper (Chris Pine), a struggling corporate trader in New York City, may have violated federal law and faces a possible Federal Trade Commission investigation. Sam's boss (Jon Favreau) urges him to bribe federal officials. Returning home, Sam's girlfriend Hannah (Olivia Wilde) informs him that his estranged father, Jerry, has died. Sam and Hannah fly to L.A. where he has a tense reunion with his mother, Lillian (Michelle Pfeiffer).

Jerry's lawyer and friend (Philip Baker Hall), tells Sam he will not inherit any money. The lawyer hands him a shaving kit containing $150,000 in cash and a note stipulating that the money be delivered to Josh Davis (Michael Hall D'Addario).

Josh is a troubled 11-year-old boy whose bartender mother, Frankie Davis (Elizabeth Banks), is a recovering alcoholic. Sam secretly follows Frankie to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. He learns she is Jerry's illegitimate daughter, making Frankie Sam's paternal half-sister, and Josh his nephew. When Sam tells Hannah he intends to keep the money, Hannah, disgusted, returns to New York.

Sam introduces himself to Frankie as a visiting fellow alcoholic, and soon becomes involved in their life, gradually growing closer. He learns that Jerry visited Frankie and her mother on Sundays, and that Frankie has never met her father's wife and son. Meanwhile, Sam broods over his deepening legal troubles. Frankie does not want Sam around Josh anymore because she fears he will return to New York, upsetting Josh. Sam decides to leave, but returns to pick up Josh from school. Frankie later calls Sam, telling him Josh has been in a fight.

Sam eventually reveals that he is Jerry's son, resulting in Frankie exploding in anger and ordering him to leave. Later, Lillian is hospitalized following a heart condition. Hannah finds Sam in the waiting room, and they reconcile. Hannah has enrolled into UCLA's law program to remain close to Sam after realizing he wants to be with his family. Meanwhile, Frankie receives Jerry's money through a lawyer. Frankie quits her job, enrolls in school, and move into a suburban neighborhood with Josh. She cuts contact with Sam.

After being discharged from the hospital, Lillian tells Sam that she forced Jerry to choose their family over Frankie and her mother. She was protecting Sam, but Jerry instead rejected his son because he was a reminder of the daughter he abandoned. One day, Josh, who is having difficulty adjusting to Sam's absence, tries to find him after obtaining Lillian's address.

When Sam visits Frankie, he asks her forgiveness and wants to be her brother and Josh's uncle and father figure. He shows her an old film reel that Jerry shot of a young Sam at a playground. In the film, a girl joins Sam, and Frankie realizes that Jerry had regularly brought her and Sam to play together and thus loved both his children. At this recognition, Frankie accepts Sam as her brother.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Main article: People Like Us (soundtrack)

The soundtrack for the film was composed by Academy Award Winner A. R. Rahman. The film marks his first collaboration with Alex Kurtzman. In an interview, Rahman quoted the director's words on film's music: "Alex said [the music] can't be epic, it can't be world music ... I was following his vision, while at the same time sticking to something that I wanted to do."[14] The soundtrack was released 19 June 2012 via Lakeshore Records.

In the movie, when Sam first puts on one of Jerry's records, the song "Fast as a Shark" can be heard in the background.

Home media[edit | edit source]

People Like Us was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on 2 October 2012 from Touchstone Home Entertainment. The release was produced in two different physical packages: a 2-disc combo pack (Blu-ray and DVD), and a 1-disc DVD.

Reception[edit | edit source]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 53%, based on 119 reviews, with an average score of 5.69/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though calculated and melodramatic, People Like Us benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers."[15] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 49 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through the Touchstone Pictures banner.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 McCarthy, Todd (June 11, 2012). "People Like Us: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  2. ↑ Eller, Claudia (February 10, 2009). "DreamWorks gets Disney cash in distribution deal". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ↑ Kaufman, Amy (2012-06-28). "Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to dominate stuffed box-office weekend". LA Times. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  4. ↑ "People Like Us (2012)". Box Office Mojo. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
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  15. ↑ "People Like Us - Rottentomatoes.com". Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  16. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named metacritic.com

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