The Weather Man
A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.
Critics Sentiment
Dave breaks down with Robert who tells him to chuck life's garbage
Robert is diagnosed with lymphoma and given months to live
The film's biggest swing occurs when Dave successfully gets the Hello America job (7.5) after learning about his son's traumatic experience with the counselor (4.6), showing how professional triumph contrasts sharply with personal crisis.
The Weather Man follows a downward spiral through Dave's personal disasters before climbing to meaningful moments of connection and professional success. Critics appreciated the film's unflinching examination of midlife failure and the powerful father-son dynamics, though some found the relentless bleakness challenging. The sentiment arc reflects a man hitting rock bottom emotionally while paradoxically achieving his career goals.
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Nicolas Cage
David Spritz
Michael Caine
Robert Spritzel
Hope Davis
Noreen
Gemmenne de la Peña
Shelly Spritzel
Nicholas Hoult
Mike Spritzel
Michael Rispoli
Russ
Gil Bellows
Don
Judith McConnell
Lauren
Chris Marrs
DMV Guy
Dina Facklis
Andrea
J. Nicole Brooks
Clerk
Sia A. Moody
Nurse
Guy Van Swearingen
Nipper Guy
Alexander Pine
Fast Food Employee
Jennifer Bills
Fast Food Mom
Peter Grosz
Shelly's Archery Instructor
Joe Bianchi
Paul
Nick Kuehneman
Passenger with Frosty
Bruce Jarchow
Viewer
Joanne Sylvestrak
Viewer's Wife
Crew
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