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The Family Man

2000Movie2 h 5 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic427.0Rotten Tomatoes54%68%

An uplifting, romantic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

What if you made different choices? What if you said yes, instead of no? What if you got a second chance?

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.

Feels like

  • Alternate Reality Romance
  • Nicolas Cage Charisma
  • Suburban Satire
  • Heartwarming Holiday Film
  • Career vs. Love Dilemma
  • Witty Situational Comedy
  • Tea Leoni Performance
  • Life Lessons Narrative
  • Feel-Good Fantasy

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Brett Ratner
Written by
David Diamond, David Weissman
Produced by
Alan Riche, Tony Ludwig, Howard Rosenman
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

December 12, 2000 · 2 h 5 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2000
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$125 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Wet Blanket Wife, Homemade Sweater from Hell, What the Hell, Hero? +9

  • Wet Blanket Wife
  • Homemade Sweater from Hell
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Mistaken for Aliens
  • Magical Negro
  • Courtly Love
  • Christmas Miracle
  • Hollywood Tone-Deaf
  • Hyperventilation Bag
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • Cool Car

12 of 69 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Family Man?"

Questions about The Family Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Family Man?

Hulu

In the United States, The Family Man streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is The Family Man worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is The Family Man okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Family Man good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Family Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Family Man use?

Wet Blanket WifeHomemade Sweater from HellWhat the Hell, Hero?Earn Your Happy EndingMistaken for AliensMagical NegroCourtly LoveChristmas MiracleHollywood Tone-DeafHyperventilation BagDid Not Get the GirlCool Carand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Wet Blanket Wife, Homemade Sweater from Hell, and What the Hell, Hero?.