The Weather Man
Seen it?2005 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a weak 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
David Spritz, a Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 111K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gore Verbinski
- Nicolas CageDavid Spritz
- Michael CaineRobert Spritzel
- Hope DavisNoreen
- Gemmenne de la PeñaShelly Spritzel
- Nicholas HoultMike Spritzel
- Michael RispoliRuss
- Gil BellowsDon
- Judith McConnellLauren
- Chris MarrsDMV Guy
- Dina FacklisAndrea