The Family Man

Name: The Family Man
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 2000-12-12
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek

2000 | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Elf, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$125 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 376K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Brett Ratner

Nicolas CageJack Campbell
Téa LeoniKate Reynolds
Don CheadleCash
Jeremy PivenArnie
Saul RubinekAlan Mintz
Josef SommerPeter Lassiter
Makenzie VegaAnnie Campbell
Jake MilkovichJosh Campbell
Ryan MilkovichJosh Campbell
Lisa ThornhillEvelyn Thompson