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A Family Man

2016Movie1 h 48 minR

Drama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic215.0Rotten Tomatoes17%57%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

What are you working for?

Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Career vs Family
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Corporate World
  • Chicago Setting
  • Illness & Sacrifice
  • Emotional Impact
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Redemption

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Mark Williams
Written by
Bill Dubuque
Produced by
Gerard Butler, Mark Williams, Nicolas Chartier
Music by
Mark Isham

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 2016 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
September 13, 2016
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
59 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Family Man?"

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Where can I stream A Family Man?

PrimeHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, A Family Man streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is A Family Man worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 21). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (19).

Is A Family Man good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Family Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.