The Weather Man (Widescreen Edition)

Movie / Show Details

The Weather Man is a 2005 comedy-drama directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Steve Conrad. Nicolas Cage stars as David Spritz, a Chicago television meteorologist facing a personal crisis despite professional opportunity. When a major network morning show expresses interest in him, David’s life remains in turmoil: his marriage is failing, his relationship with his children is strained, his father keeps him at arm’s length, and strangers on the street have taken to throwing food at him. The film explores whether career advancement can fill the void left by fractured personal connections, following David as he confronts the gap between outward success and inner contentment.

This widescreen DVD release from Paramount Pictures contains one disc with a runtime of 102 minutes and carries an R rating. The cast includes Hope Davis, Michael Caine, Gil Bellows, and others in supporting roles. A used copy gives you the chance to experience this underrated character study at a fraction of retail cost.