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The Family Man

Play trailer Poster for The Family Man PG-13 Released Dec 22, 2000 2h 5m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 (Tea Leoni), 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.
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The Family Man's earnest attempt to remind audiences that it's a wonderful life too often steers into schmaltz, although Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni's romantic rapport adds a dash of sincere sweetness.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Pleasant movie despite some predictability. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Time Out It's rare that an American movie lets slip such a snobbish distaste for the humdrum lives of its blue-collar audience base, but of course it doesn't last. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Marrit Ingman Austin Chronicle A holiday film Joe Lieberman could love, unembarrassed by its wholesome, sugary pro-family message. Rated: 2/5 Mar 10, 2003 Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times The Family Man proves it is indeed entirely possible to make a crowd-pleasing, highly commercial romantic movie with teeth which respects the audiences intelligence and doesn't spoon-feed them the same old predictable, recycled mish-mash. Rated: 4/5 Mar 10, 2022 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Crowd-pleasing sap. Rated: C Dec 20, 2020 Full Review Michael Nordine Not Coming to a Theater Near You Its emotional core makes it easy to appreciate as a classical (if not classic) entertainment. May 25, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dustin P A very under appreciated movie, it should be a christmas classic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Julian P Yes, 5 stars, you read it right. Simple... It made me cry from start to finish, a pure vicerel reaction that requires 5 stars. Like Notting Hill, Like Love Actually, just total blub city the whole movie and I am an alpha male (albeit a mummy's boy alpha male) so surely it deserves it? It's one of those movies you have to try and I hope it does for you what it did for me, value every emotion you have. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Braelyn M It’s been a while since I’ve seen a movie that literally serves so many purposes emotionally. For someone who actually lives the suburbia life, pretty broke, and always wishing and praying for “more…” it was nice to come across a movie that shows you that more isn’t always better. Excellent movie and I can’t believe I’m a 90s baby but this was my first time seeing. Absolutely amazing ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Brent W Never get tired of this movie! One of those rare movies that you can watch over and over and still get to you....love it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Mary S Struggles to make sense of the resolution. A poor showing for a Christmas huggable. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Rick G This film is uplifting, hopeful, romantic, and sentimental ….. If you didn’t like it, you’re either a very bitter person or just looking for something negative in your life….. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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The Family Man: Official Clip - Jack Catches Kate at the Airport The Family Man: Official Clip - Jack Catches Kate at the Airport 2:19 The Family Man: Official Clip - A Life That Other People Envy The Family Man: Official Clip - A Life That Other People Envy 2:20 The Family Man: Official Clip - Interview at the Old Job The Family Man: Official Clip - Interview at the Old Job 1:26 The Family Man: Official Clip - Do You Want to Die? The Family Man: Official Clip - Do You Want to Die? 2:19 The Family Man: Official Clip - What Are You Sure About? The Family Man: Official Clip - What Are You Sure About? 2:08 The Family Man: Official Clip - Where's My Real Dad? The Family Man: Official Clip - Where's My Real Dad? 2:10 The Family Man: Official Clip - I Never Stopped Loving You The Family Man: Official Clip - I Never Stopped Loving You 1:46 The Family Man: Official Clip - This Is a Glimpse The Family Man: Official Clip - This Is a Glimpse 2:36 The Family Man: Official Clip - Jack Loses It on Kate The Family Man: Official Clip - Jack Loses It on Kate 1:43 The Family Man: Official Clip - Go Get 'Em Tiger! The Family Man: Official Clip - Go Get 'Em Tiger! 0:55 View more videos
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Synopsis 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 (Tea Leoni), 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
Producer
Marc Abraham, Tony Ludwig, Alan Riche, Howard Rosenman
Screenwriter
David Diamond, David Weissman
Distributor
MCA/Universal Pictures [us], Universal Pictures
Production Co
Riche-Ludwig Productions, Beacon Communications, Howard Rosenman Productions, Beacon Pictures, Saturn Films
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Language|Sensuality)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$75.8M
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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