The Family Man (2000)
A fast-paced executive wakes to a whimsical suburban life, finding heartwarming romance in unexpected places.
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.
How intense is The Family Man?
The Family Man has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Family Man feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingromanticwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream The Family Man
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Family Man for you?
Is The Family Man scary?
No. The Family Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Family Man gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Family Man sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Family Man OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Family Man?
The Family Man runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream The Family Man?
The Family Man is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Family Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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