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title: "People I Know"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/people-i-know-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11458
imdb_id: "tt0274711"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 192
content_rating: "R"
---

# People I Know (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/people-i-know-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: People I Know
Year: 2002
Genre: Crime drama, Drama, Thriller
Director: Daniel Algrant
Cast: Al Pacino, Kim Basinger, Ryan O'Neal, Téa Leoni
Plot: A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.
Release Dates:
Italy premiere: October 11, 2002
US release: April 25, 2003 (by Miramax Films)
(Note: Source 1 says 11/21/2002 US, but Source 2 says April 25, 2003. I will stick to the specific release info provided in Source 2 or mention both if necessary, but usually, a single definitive release date is better. Source 2 says "released in the United States on April 25, 2003, by Miramax Films". Source

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Daniel Algrant
- **Networks / Studios**: Myriad Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Galena

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Al Pacino** as *Eli Wurman*
- **Kim Basinger** as *Victoria Gray*
- **Ryan O'Neal** as *Cary Launer*
- **Téa Leoni** as *Jilli Hopper*
- **Richard Schiff** as *Elliot Sharansky*
- **Bill Nunn** as *The Reverend Lyle Blunt*
- **Robert Klein** as *Dr. Sandy Napier*
- **Mark Webber** as *Ross*
- **Eldon Bullock** as *Washroom Attendant*
- **Juliet Papa** as *Radio Announcer (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch People I Know online?
People I Know is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is People I Know worth watching?
People I Know holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 192 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie People I Know and when was it released?
People I Know is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed People I Know?
People I Know was directed by Daniel Algrant.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [People I Know — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11458)
- [People I Know - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_I_Know)
- [People I Know (2002) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274711/fullcredits/cast)
- [People I Know (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11458-people-i-know/cast)
- [People I Know](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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