Dan in Real Life (2007)

In this touching dramatic comedy directed by Peter Hedges, Steve Carell shines as Dan Burns, a widowed advice columnist and loving father. The plot unravels during the annual family reunion, where Dan finds out that the woman he is interested in is his brother's new girlfriend. As he grapples with familial bonds, unexpected romance and the comedic chaos that ensues, the movie becomes a hilarious and touching exploration of life's surprises.