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?

The Family Man (2000) poster

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.

Director: Brett Ratner
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 125 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Mark Helfrich
Production: Beacon Pictures, Saturn Films, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $60M
Box Office: $125M
Original Language: en

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

The Family Man 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.