The Weather Man

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The Weather Man

R

2005

1h 42m

Comedy

Drama

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David Spritz (Nicolas Cage) is a Chicago weatherman who, despite success at his job, is deeply unhappy. Eclipsed by his father, Robert (Michael Caine), a celebrated author, and licking his wounds after his marriage to Noreen (Hope Davis) collapses, David resolves to get his life in order by applying for a high-profile job on a New York City talk show. But with his personal life a shambles, David must decide between fast-tracking his career and repairing his rapidly deteriorating family life.

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Critics Consensus

With fine performances and a dark, dry sense of humor, The Weather Man is mostly cloudy with occasional rays of sunshine.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

It’s a terrific role for Cage, whose widest smile always contains a flicker of anguish. And Caine is excellent as the unattainable father figure in this enjoyably downbeat tale of the flipside of career success

Dec 13, 2023

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Written by Steve Conrad, this is the smartest script director Gore Verbinski has ever had, and he makes the most of it, aided by a strong cast.

Jun 28, 2022

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Zadie Smith

Daily Telegraph (UK)

It's a deeply honest and comic performance and seems filled with all the genuine humiliations that one imagines Cage himself has suffered in the past 10 years.

Jan 17, 2018

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Yet another retread of Cage's weak formula of a gloomy man examining his life.

Aug 16, 2013

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Joshua Starnes

ComingSoon.net

The Weather Man is more of a parable than a story; it just goes on and on and on, and the only point is to endure. It's not very uplifting, but sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's sad; sometimes hopeful, and sometimes melancholy. But that's life.

Rated: 8/10

Mar 7, 2011

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Intended as director Gore Verbinski's palate cleanser before back-to-back "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequels, this is an apprehensive cringe comedy of male malaise. It's also Verbinski's best to date, a small-scale challenge he should attempt more often.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 2, 2010

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Thomas S

Cage is fantastic ably supported by Michael Caine and Hope Davis. The kids are incredible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Qinq D

It’s a terrific role for Cage, whose widest smile always contains a flicker of anguish. And Caine is excellent as the unattainable father figure in this enjoyably downbeat tale of the flipside of career success

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/25

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David L

Intended as director Gore Verbinski's palate cleanser before back-to-back "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequels, this is an apprehensive cringe comedy of male malaise. It's also Verbinski's best to date, a small-scale challenge he should attempt more often.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Nicholas Cage as David Spritz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Strong Language and Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $12,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Carlos I

The Weather Man is an interesting character piece that delves into a man's mid-life crisis when his focus should be on mending his fractured family life. Nicolas Cage delivers a familiar performance in a style that should resonate well with fans of his more introspective and dramatic roles.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Synopsis

David Spritz (Nicolas Cage) is a Chicago weatherman who, despite success at his job, is deeply unhappy. Eclipsed by his father, Robert (Michael Caine), a celebrated author, and licking his wounds after his marriage to Noreen (Hope Davis) collapses, David resolves to get his life in order by applying for a high-profile job on a New York City talk show. But with his personal life a shambles, David must decide between fast-tracking his career and repairing his rapidly deteriorating family life.

Director: Gore Verbinski
Producer: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter: Steve Conrad
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Escape Artists
Rating: R (Strong Language|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.5M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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