The Family Man
A high-powered Wall Street exec must choose between the relentless pursuit of a multi‑billion‑dollar merger and answering an unexpected call from his long‑lost college love, risking everything he’s built for a chance at redemption.
“What if you made different choices? What if you said yes, instead of no? What if you got a second chance?”
Synopsis
On a Christmas night, Jack's extravagant, fast-paced lifestyle is disrupted when he encounters a grocery store robbery and subdues the armed perpetrator. The following morning, he awakens beside Kate, his college sweetheart whom he had abandoned to advance his career, and is shocked to learn that his previous life no longer exists. As he navigates this unfamiliar suburban reality, Jack faces a pivotal decision between his high-powered career and the woman he loves.
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A crew of 63+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Mark HelfrichShot by Dante SpinottiScored by Danny ElfmanDesigned by Kristi Zea
Box Office
2000 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.1× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$124.7M
US & Canada: $75.8M — 61% of worldwide · International: $48.9M (39%)
Opening weekend: $10.6M — 14% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $26.4M — 35% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,388 theaters
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Also known as
- Family Mande
- Family Man - Eine himmliche Entscheidungde
- Family Man - Eine himmlische Entscheidungde
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Cast & Crew
63 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Nicolas Cage
as Jack Campbell
Tea Leoni
as Kate Reynolds
Don Cheadle
as Cash
Jeremy Piven
as Arnie
Saul Rubinek
as Alan Mintz
Josef Sommer
as Peter Lassiter
Makenzie Vega
as Annie Campbell
Jake Milkovich
as Josh Campbell
Ryan Milkovich
as Josh Campbell
Lisa Thornhill
as Evelyn Thompson
Harve Presnell
as Big Ed
Mary Beth Hurt
as Adelle
Supporting cast
38Amber Valletta
as Paula
Francine York
as Lorraine
Ruth Williamson
as Betty Peterson
John F O Donohue
as Tony the Doorman
Daniel Whitner
as Frank the Security Man
Lucy Lin
as Executive
Lisa Locicero
as Executive
Wass Stevens
as Trader
Thomas James Foster
as Joe the Valet
Irene Roseen
as Mintz's Assistant
Ken Leung
as Sam Wong
Mak Fai
as Grandfather at Deli
Maggi Meg Reed
as Lady at Deli
Kate Walsh
as Jeannie
Ray Valentine
as Mr. Thompson
Gianni Russo
as Nick
Tom Mcgowan
as Bill
Joel Mckinnon Miller
as Tommy
Tanya Newbould
as Nick's Wife
Hilary Adahms
as Party Guest
Troy Hall
as Kenny
Kathleen Doyle
as Big Ed's PA (voice)
Mary Civiello
as CNBC Reporter
Paul Keith
as Suit Salesman
Elisabeth Sjoli
as Hostess
Philippe Bergeron
as Waiter
Christopher Breslin
as Restaurant Patron
Si Picker
as Tire Customer
Lisa Guzman
as Girl at Market
Robert Downey Sr
as Man in House
P J Barry
as Limo Driver
Nina Barry
as Kate's Assistant
Danielle Camastra
as Model in Restaurant (uncredited)
Kylie Delre
as Principal / Cashier (uncredited)
Elena Fabri
as Neighbor Betty (uncredited)
Tarri Markel
as Neighbor / Party Guest (uncredited)
Adam Mucci
as Customer (uncredited)
Nick Taylor
as Salesman (uncredited)
Directors
1Writers
2Producers
4Other crew
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