A Family Man (2016)

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Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.

Director: Mark Williams
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Shelly Johnson
Editing: Thom Noble
Production: Voltage Pictures, G-BASE, Zero Gravity Management, Scythia Films
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

chicago, illinois, workaholic, parent child relationship, competition, father, architecture, headhunter, recruiting, sick child, cutthroat, misplaced priorities, holidays, married with children, professional vs personal, work vs family

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Family Man about?
Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.
Who directed A Family Man?
A Family Man was directed by Mark Williams.
Who stars in A Family Man?
A Family Man stars Gerard Butler, Gretchen Mol, Maxwell Jenkins, Alison Brie, Anupam Kher, Willem Dafoe.
How long is A Family Man?
A Family Man has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is A Family Man?
A Family Man is a Drama film.
How much did A Family Man gross?
A Family Man grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was A Family Man produced?
A Family Man was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of A Family Man?
The themes of A Family Man include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports.