The Weather Man (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2005, The Weather Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Gore Verbinski, running about 101 minutes. “Dave Spritz is about to take his best shot . . . at life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.
Who’s in it. The Weather Man stars Nicolas Cage as David Spritz, Michael Caine as Robert Spritzel, Hope Davis as Noreen and Gemmenne de la Peña as Shelly Spritzel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Weather Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weather Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weather Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Weather Man (2005)?
- In US, The Weather Man is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weather Man worth watching?
- The Weather Man holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Weather Man?
- The Weather Man stars Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, Hope Davis, Gemmenne de la Peña and Nicholas Hoult.
- When was The Weather Man released?
- The Weather Man was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.