The Weather Man

6 Score

2005 • 1h 41min • R • Comedy, Drama

The Weather Man

"Dave Spritz is about to take his best shot . . . at life"

A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.

IMDb 6.5

RT 59%

MC 61

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Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

David Spritz

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Robert Spritzel

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Noreen

Gemmenne de la Peña

Gemmenne de la Peña

Shelly Spritzel

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Mike Spritzel

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Russ

Gil Bellows

Gil Bellows

Don

Judith McConnell

Judith McConnell

Lauren

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Gemmenne de la Peña Shelly Spritzel

Nicholas Hoult

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Michael Rispoli

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Gil Bellows

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