Fantasy Life
Seen it?2026 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (72 on Metacritic), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Crimes and Misdemeanors, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An anxious New York law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters and falls for the girls' mother, an actress in a rocky marriage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 107K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
About Last Night...
Weeknight WatchAnother romantic comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Grandma Sunday Safe BetAnother dramedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Cha Cha Real Smooth Sunday Safe BetAnother romantic comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Young People Fucking
Monday Morning MaybeAnother romantic comedy. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed dramedy that fewer people know today.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew Shear
- Amanda PeetDianne
- Matthew ShearSam
- Alessandro NivolaDavid
- Judd HirschFred
- Bob BalabanLenny
- Andrea MartinHelen
- Zosia MametJenny
- Jessica HarperToby
- Holland TaylorDr. Greene
- Sheng WangAlan