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The Weather Man

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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) 12/13/2023
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 Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 06/28/2022
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. Go to Full Review Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/17/2018
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. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 08/16/2013
Yet another retread of Cage's weak formula of a gloomy man examining his life. Go to Full Review Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net 03/07/2011
8/10
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. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal 12/02/2010
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John C @JohnCoch Jul 24 The Weather Man is a beautifully awkward storm of ambition, regret, and second chances. The great writing finds humor in life’s uncomfortable corners, turning a man’s personal chaos into something surprisingly funny and deeply human. Nicolas Cage delivers a perfectly measured performance, balancing sarcasm and vulnerability with effortless skill. Smart, honest, and quietly hilarious, it's a film that proves the hardest battles aren't always fought in the rain, they're fought with ourselves. See more william m @Fartin_Scorsese Feb 22 When I think of this movie I think of Bob Seger’s "Like a Rock"….. See more Izzy G. @E.green Feb 18 Isn’t a terrible to watch, it has great acting and cinematography, but it lacks a solid plot and makes you feel like you didn’t get anything from watching the movie 5.2/10 See more Thomas S @RT38038238 Oct 3 Cage is fantastic ably supported by Michael Caine and Hope Davis. The kids are incredible See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 2 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 See more Qinq D @RT14362661 08/19/2025 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 See more Read all reviews
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Gore Verbinski

Director

Nicolas Cage

Dave Spritz

Michael Caine

Robert Spritz

Hope Davis

Noreen Spritz

Michael Rispoli

Russ

Gil Bellows

Don

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The Weather Man

(L-R) Gemmenne de la Peña as Shelly Spritz and Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz in "The Weather Man." (L-R) Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz and Gemmenne de la Peña as Shelly Spritz in"The Weather Man." (L-R) Gemmenne de la Peña as Shelly Spritz and Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz in "The Weather Man." A scene from the film "The Weather Man." (L-R) Hope Davis as Noreen and Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz in "The Weather Man." Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz in "The Weather Man." (L-R) Michael Caine as Robert Spritz and Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz in "The Weather Man." (L-R) Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz and Michael Caine as Robert Spritz in "The Weather Man." (L-R) Michael Caine as Robert Spritz and Nicolas Cage as Dave Spritz in "The Weather Man." A scene from the film "The Weather Man." View more photos

Movie Info

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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