A Family Man (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, A Family Man is a drama film directed by Mark Williams, running about 108 minutes. “What are you working for?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.
Who’s in it. A Family Man stars Gerard Butler as Dane Jensen, Gretchen Mol as Elise Jensen, Willem Dafoe as Ed Blackridge and Alison Brie as Lynn Vogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Family Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 A Family Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Family Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Family Man (2016)?
- In US, A Family Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 A Family Man worth watching?
- A Family Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Family Man?
- A Family Man stars Gerard Butler, Gretchen Mol, Willem Dafoe, Alison Brie and Alfred Molina.
- When was A Family Man released?
- A Family Man was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.