
People Like Us (2012) Soundtrack: Every Song
People Like Us (2012) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
After flying home to L.A. for the funeral of his estranged record-producer father, a struggling man discovers that the will stipulates that he must deliver $150,000 in cash to a 30-year-old alcoholic sister he never knew existed, and her troubled 12-year-old son.
People Like Us soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from The Clash, Faith No More, Bob Dylan and others, along with an original score by A.R. Rahman. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2012 Touchstone Pictures production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the movies section.
Marking the directorial debut of Alex Kurtzman, this drama follows a struggling New York trade broker who returns home to Los Angeles following the death of his record producer father. The film utilizes a combination of upbeat tunes and background tunes to highlight the emotional friction of family secrets and the process of reconciling with the past. As the plot centers on the lead character discovering a hidden sum of money and locating the half-sister he never knew, the musical choices incorporate vocal tracks and melodic tunes from artists like Bob Dylan and James Vincent McMorrow to underscore the journey of connection and self-discovery.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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These Times
SafetySuit
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Funk #49
James Gang
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Helping Hand
Foghat
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Fast As a Shark
Accept
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Boogie Stop Shuffle
Charles Mingus
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Sunrise
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The Ruling Class
Loose Fur
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Spanish Bombs
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Louder (Put Your Hands Up)
Chris Willis
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Stone Rollin'
Raphael Saadiq
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Be Aggressive
Faith No More
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Tangled Up In Blue
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We Don't Eat
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Dotted Line
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People Like Us (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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People Like Us
A.R. Rahman
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New York to L.A.
A.R. Rahman
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Dad's Studio
A.R. Rahman
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Dad's Shaving Kit
A.R. Rahman
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Following Frankie
A.R. Rahman
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Frankie's Burning Desire
A.R. Rahman
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Beat the Living
A.R. Rahman
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Welcome to People
A.R. Rahman
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Mom
A.R. Rahman
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Tacos
A.R. Rahman
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Discount Prom Dress
A.R. Rahman
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Airport Adventures
Michael 'Nomad' Ripoll
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Six Rules
A.R. Rahman
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Breakfast for Mom / Just Be People
A.R. Rahman
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Crab Drumming / Finding Sam
A.R. Rahman
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I Am Your Brother
A.R. Rahman
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Family Pictures
A.R. Rahman
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Dotted Line
Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks lead the cast, delivering grounded performances as siblings dealing with the heavy inheritance of their father's complicated personal life. The musical score highlights the bittersweet realizations and small moments of trust between the main characters through gentle instrumental themes. Music supervisor Liza Richardson integrated specific tracks from different genres, including rock anthems from The Clash and classic rock from James Gang, to establish an authentic backdrop that aligns with the musical legacy of the family's deceased patriarch.
Main Cast
- Chris Pine Sam Harper
- Elizabeth Banks Frankie Davis
- Olivia Wilde Hannah
- Michelle Pfeiffer Lillian Harper
- Mark Duplass Ted
- Devin Brochu Simon
- Barbara Eve Harris Mrs. Haney
- Dean Chekvala Jerry
- Sara Mornell Dr. Amanda Goldstein
- Michael Hall D'Addario Josh Alan Davis
Official Trailer
Music Team
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| These Times | SafetySuit | Song |
| Funk #49 | James Gang | Song |
| Helping Hand | Foghat | Song |
| Fast As a Shark | Accept | Song |
| Boogie Stop Shuffle | Charles Mingus | Song |
| Sunrise | Eric Carmen | Song |
| The Ruling Class | Loose Fur | Song |
| Spanish Bombs | The Clash | Song |
| Louder (Put Your Hands Up) | Chris Willis | Song |
| Stone Rollin' | Raphael Saadiq | Song |
| Be Aggressive | Faith No More | Song |
| Tangled Up In Blue | Bob Dylan | Song |
| We Don't Eat | James Vincent McMorrow | Song |
| Dotted Line | Liz Phair | Song |
| People Like Us | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| New York to L.A. | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Dad's Studio | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Dad's Shaving Kit | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Following Frankie | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Frankie's Burning Desire | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Beat the Living | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Welcome to People | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Mom | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Tacos | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Discount Prom Dress | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Airport Adventures | Michael 'Nomad' Ripoll | Score |
| Six Rules | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Breakfast for Mom / Just Be People | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Crab Drumming / Finding Sam | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| I Am Your Brother | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Family Pictures | A.R. Rahman | Score |
| Dotted Line | Liz Phair | Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for People Like Us?
The score for People Like Us was composed by A.R. Rahman.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for People Like Us?
There are 32 songs featured in the soundtrack for People Like Us. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of People Like Us?
The main genres for People Like Us include Drama.





