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The Weather Man
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R,1hr 41min
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October 28, 2005
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Paramount Pictures
Synopsis: A man struggles to get a grip on a life that's spinning out of control in this emotional comedy drama. Dave Spritz (Nicolas Cage) is a television weatherman on a high-profile Chicago news program. Professionally, Dave is doing just fine -- he makes great money for a job that demands little effort, and he has a shot at an assignment with a network morning news and chat show. But Dave's personal life leaves a lot to be desired -- his father, respected author Robert Spritzel (Michael Caine), is in failing ... Full Synopsis
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Gore Verbinski is a rare entity in Hollywood -- a mainstream director who isn't pigeonholed into one genre. He made a distinctive imprint on horror (The Ring), adventure (Pirates of the Caribbean), and finally, the mid-budget melodrama The Weather Man. This adult coming-of-age tale is darkly funny, moving, and well acted, if too long and occasionally plodding and obvious. As the weatherman, Dave Spritz, ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Dave Spritz
Robert Spritz, Robert Spritzel
Noreen Spritz
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Nicolas Cage in "The Weather Man"
Michael Caine in "The Weather Man"
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Gemmenne De la Pena in "The Weather Man"
Nicholas Hoult in "The Weather Man"
Michael Caine and Nicolas Cage in "The Weather Man"
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