The Best Man
Seen it?1999 | 120 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Banshees of Inisherin, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's wedding, and all his friends will be in attendance. When an advance copy of the book makes its way into the hands of his ex-flame, Jordan, Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$35 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
- Taye DiggsHarper Stewart
- Morris ChestnutLance Sullivan
- Nia LongJordan Armstrong
- Harold PerrineauJulian Murch
- Terrence HowardQuentin
- Sanaa LathanRobyn
- Regina HallCandy
- Monica CalhounMia Morgan
- Jim MoodyUncle Skeeter
- Malcolm D. LeeEmcee