The Family Man

2000 Comedy Drama

In this whimsical romantic comedy that recalls It's a Wonderful Life, Nicolas Cage plays Jack Campbell, a workaholic bachelor who gets to see what his life might have been like had he stayed with his old sweetheart, Kate (Tea Leoni). Thirteen years before, Jack accepted a brokerage internship that marred his relationship with Kate, under the promise that they would only be separated one year. But much later, Jack has become an urban Wall Street exec with no wife or family of his own, and a mysterious proxy (Don Cheadle) offers him the opportunity to step into the life he left behind. After falling asleep in his posh New York apartment, Jack awakens to find himself in bed with his now-wife Kate, daughter Annie (Makenzie Vega), and a new baby, none of which he has ever experienced in his fast-paced single life. After discovering his "real" life has been eliminated, he begrudgingly tries to fit in with his newly appointed life as a family man. The Family Man also stars Saul Rubinek and Jeremy Piven. more..

Director: Brett Ratner

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven,Saul Rubinek

Reviews

  • Cage gives a performance that invites audiences to lay cynicism aside in a romantic fable.

    Bob Graham - The San Francisco Chronicle

    27 April 2013

  • Sweet, light entertainment, but could have been more.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    27 April 2013

  • Despite solid acting, it's a fantasy for those who don't know jack about what really makes for a wonderful life.

    Susan Wloszczyna - USA Today

    27 April 2013

  • A holiday fable that's not destined for immortality but goes down more easily than most of the pap Hollywood tries to feed us every Christmas.

    Lawrence Toppman - Charlotte Observer

    27 April 2013

  • Schlock weeper.

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    27 April 2013

Awards

  • Best Actress

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2001)

  • Danny Elfman

    BMI Film & TV Awards (2001)

  • Favorite Actor - Comedy/Romance

    Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2001)

  • Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy

    Casting Society of America (2001)

     
  • Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role

    Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards (2001)