The Family Man (2000)
What if you made different choices? What if you said yes, instead of no? What if you got a second chance?
Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.
Cast
- Nicolas Cage - Jack Campbell
- Téa Leoni - Kate Reynolds
- Don Cheadle - Cash
- Jeremy Piven - Arnie
- Saul Rubinek - Alan Mintz
- Josef Sommer - Peter Lassiter
- Makenzie Vega - Annie Campbell
- Jake Milkovich - Josh Campbell
- Ryan Milkovich - Josh Campbell
- Lisa Thornhill - Evelyn Thompson
Screenplay
- David Diamond (Screenplay)
- David Weissman (Screenplay)
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, A Second Chance at Love, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance
Keywords
businessman, workaholic, midlife crisis, holiday, second chance, first love, lost love, guardian angel, family man, christmas, what if, crisis of conscience, career vs family, christmas eve
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Family Man about?
- Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.
- Who directed The Family Man?
- The Family Man was directed by Brett Ratner.
- Who stars in The Family Man?
- The Family Man stars Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek, Josef Sommer.
- How long is The Family Man?
- The Family Man has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The Family Man?
- The Family Man is a Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Family Man?
- The Family Man had a budget of $60M.
- How much did The Family Man gross?
- The Family Man grossed $125M worldwide.
- Where was The Family Man produced?
- The Family Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Family Man?
- The themes of The Family Man include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, A Second Chance at Love, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance.