Fantasy Life
Released in March 2026. Fantasy Life is a drama film. directed by Matthew Shear.
Starring Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, and Alessandro Nivola
Synopsis
After losing his job as a paralegal, Sam Stein suffers a panic attack and stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters. The girls' mother, Dianne, is an actor whose once-promising career has stalled; she's in a difficult marriage to David, a rock bassist. When David goes abroad on tour, Dianne and Sam discover an easy rapport as well as a shared history of mental illness. Sam joins Dianne's family to babysit for the summer on Martha's Vineyard, and he ends up in a house with the woman he pines for, her husband, the three kids, and all four grandparents, including his psychiatrist.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Prospect Avenue
- Made by Limbo
- Charlie's Production Company
- AC3 Media
- Burn Later Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fantasy Life about?
After losing his job as a paralegal, Sam Stein suffers a panic attack and stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters. The girls' mother, Dianne, is an actor whose once-...
Who directed Fantasy Life?
Fantasy Life was directed by Matthew Shear.
How long is Fantasy Life?
Fantasy Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Fantasy Life released?
Fantasy Life was released on March 27, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fantasy Life?
The main cast of Fantasy Life includes Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban.