People Like Us Movie Soundtrack
People Like Us | |
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| Movie Soundtrack (2012) | |
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| Director | Alex Kurtzman |
| Studio | DreamWorks Pictures |
| Release date | 2012-06-29 |
| Genre(s) | Drama |
| Composer(s) | A.R. Rahman |
| Music supervisor | Liza Richardson |
| Score album | People Like Us (Original Score) |
| Soundtrack album | People Like Us (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Record label | Lakeshore Records |
| Available on | Disney+ |
| Cast | Chris Pine as Sam Harper Elizabeth Banks as Frankie Davis Olivia Wilde as Hannah Michelle Pfeiffer as Lillian Harper |
About This Soundtrack
The 2012 family drama People Like Us, directed by Alex Kurtzman and starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Olivia Wilde, tells a deeply emotional story of family secrets, unexpected inheritance, and late-stage sibling connection. The film’s narrative is significantly heightened by its curated musical selections, which serve as a mirror to the characters' complex emotions, internal struggles, and ultimate journey toward reconciliation and healing.
The musical landscape of the movie is characterized by a brilliant division: a collection of licensed alternative and classic rock tracks alongside a gorgeous, heartfelt instrumental score composed by legendary Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman. The soundtrack features memorable songs such as SafetySuit's emotional anthem "These Times", Liz Phair's custom-written "Dotted Line", and timeless tracks from rock icons like Accept, Charles Mingus, Raphael Saadiq, and Bob Dylan, all under the expert musical supervision of Liza Richardson.
Our hand-verified, comprehensive guide to the People Like Us soundtrack offers fans the complete directory of both licensed songs and original score tracks heard in the film. Every single track is cataloged with high-fidelity audio preview options, direct shortcuts to official streaming platforms, and easy digital purchase links. We maintain this database to provide the most accurate, pristine information so you can easily relive the rich musical backdrop of this touching cinematic journey.
Additional Songs
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These Times
by SafetySuit
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Funk #49
by James Gang
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Helping Hand
by Foghat
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Fast As a Shark
by Accept
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Boogie Stop Shuffle
by Charles Mingus
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Sunrise
by Eric Carmen
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The Ruling Class
by Loose Fur
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Spanish Bombs
by The Clash
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Louder (Put Your Hands Up)
by Chris Willis
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Stone Rollin'
by Raphael Saadiq
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Be Aggressive
by Faith No More
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Tangled Up In Blue
by Bob Dylan
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We Don't Eat
by James Vincent McMorrow
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Dotted Line
by Liz Phair
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Original Score
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People Like Us
by A.R. Rahman
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New York to L.A.
by A.R. Rahman
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Dad's Studio
by A.R. Rahman
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Dad's Shaving Kit
by A.R. Rahman
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Following Frankie
by A.R. Rahman
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Frankie's Burning Desire
by A.R. Rahman
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Beat the Living
by A.R. Rahman
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Welcome to People
by A.R. Rahman
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Mom
by A.R. Rahman
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Tacos
by A.R. Rahman
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Discount Prom Dress
by A.R. Rahman
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Airport Adventures
by Michael 'Nomad' Ripoll
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Six Rules
by A.R. Rahman
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Breakfast for Mom / Just Be People
by A.R. Rahman
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Crab Drumming / Finding Sam
by A.R. Rahman
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I Am Your Brother
by A.R. Rahman
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Family Pictures
by A.R. Rahman
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Dotted Line
by Liz Phair
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About the Composer(s)
A. R. Rahman (Allah Rakha Rahman) is an acclaimed Indian composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer. He is known for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. He has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe (most notably for Slumdog Millionaire). For People Like Us, A. R. Rahman delivered a highly unique, melodic, and emotional blend of acoustic guitars, strings, and subtle electronic layers that perfectly captured the family drama's themes of reconciliation, secrets, and love.
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Did you know?
- Oscar Winner Score: People Like Us marks one of the few Hollywood family dramas scored by legendary Indian composer A.R. Rahman, bringing a unique blend of global acoustic and orchestral textures.
- Liz Phair Original: Indie rock icon Liz Phair returned to contribute the original song 'Dotted Line', co-written with A.R. Rahman, which serves as a major emotional pillar of the soundtrack.
- Director-Composer Reunion: Director Alex Kurtzman specifically sought out A.R. Rahman after being moved by his emotional scoring style, wanting a score that felt intimate rather than traditional Hollywood blockbuster orchestral.
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About the Movie
The 2012 drama film People Like Us follows Sam, a fast-talking corporate trader whose career is on the verge of collapsing due to an illegal deal. On the same day his business implodes, he learns that his estranged, wealthy record-producer father has suddenly died. Returning home to Los Angeles to settle the estate, Sam uncovers a massive family secret: he has an older half-sister named Frankie, a recovering alcoholic and single mother, whom he never knew existed.
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