The Family Man
2000, Comedy/Romance, 2h 5m
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critics consensus
Despite good performances by Cage and especially by Leoni, The Family Man is too predictable and derivative to add anything new to the Christmas genre. Also, it sinks under its sentimentality. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
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.
Cast & Crew
Nicolas Cage
Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell
Téa Leoni
Kate Reynolds
Kate Reynolds
Don Cheadle
Cash
Cash
Jeremy Piven
Arnie
Arnie
Saul Rubinek
Alan Mintz
Alan Mintz
Josef Sommer
Lassiter
Lassiter
Critic Reviews for The Family Man
Audience Reviews for The Family Man
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Dec 19, 2012Wall Street investor Jack Campbell gets a glimpse at the life that could have been in the holiday film The Family Man. The cast includes Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, and Don Cheadle, who all give great performances and have strong onscreen chemistry. The comedy's lighthearted and good-natured, though some of it's a little obvious. And the writing has some cleverness to it, as it retells a familiar tale in a new and engaging way. Though it may be formulaic, The Family Man is an inspiring Capraesque film that has a bit of magic to it.Dann M Super Reviewer
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May 28, 2012The film is nothing new. This has all been done before. But what makes "THE FAMILY MAN" so enjoyable is the stellar cast. Don Cheadle. Saul Rubinek. Jeremy Piven. Tea Leoni. Josef Sommer. All of them give excellent performances that not only save the movie, but make it interesting to watch. Even compelling. But, even with the efforts of this cast, the inability to give the audience anything new, or fresh, everything just feels so familiar that this film ends up falling a bit on the mediocre side.Bryan D Super Reviewer
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Jun 23, 2011Good storyline and a great film with Nicolas Cage making a great 'Family Man' character. A must see!Bethany M Super Reviewer
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Jan 21, 2011It shows us that our choices can lead to different directions and that what truly matters is love and family, money isn't everything.Andreia C Super Reviewer
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