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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?”

6.8/10 · 2,290 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ComedyFantasyRomanceDrama

#53 of 125 films from 2000 #1053 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Brett Ratner · Written by David Weissman, David Diamond

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Overview

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 Cageas Jack Campbell
Téa Leonias Kate Reynolds
Don Cheadleas Cash
Jeremy Pivenas Arnie
Saul Rubinekas Alan Mintz
Josef Sommeras Peter Lassiter
Makenzie Vegaas Annie Campbell
Jake Milkovichas Josh Campbell
Ryan Milkovichas Josh Campbell
Lisa Thornhillas Evelyn Thompson
Harve Presnellas Big Ed
Mary Beth Hurtas Adelle
Amber Vallettaas Paula
Francine Yorkas Lorraine

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 2000
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$124,700,000 (2.1× budget)
IMDbtt0218967

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Questions

How long is The Family Man?
The Family Man runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is The Family Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,290 votes, which places it #53 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 58%) and #1053 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Family Man?
The Family Man was directed by Brett Ratner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rush Hour (1998), Red Dragon (2002), Rush Hour 2 (2001).
Who stars in The Family Man?
Nicolas Cage as Jack Campbell; Téa Leoni as Kate Reynolds; Don Cheadle as Cash; Jeremy Piven as Arnie; Saul Rubinek as Alan Mintz; Josef Sommer as Peter Lassiter.
What is The Family Man rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Family Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5916.

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