The Best Man

R

Released Oct 22, 1999

2 hr. 0 min.

Comedy

Drama

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72%

71 Reviews

Tomatometer

86%

2,500+ Ratings

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After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) 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 (Morris Chestnut) 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 Armstrong (Nia Long), Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.

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Critics Consensus

With a strong cast and a host of well-defined characters, The Best Man is an intelligent, funny romantic comedy that marks an impressive debut for writer/director Malcolm D. Lee.

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Rashida Babbs L

Malcolm D Lee Oscar winner 🏆 Spike Lee and School DAZE Tisha Campbell Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority chapter My heart and mind and my soul belongs to AKA

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Steve D

A lot of it works including the great cast but at times it comes off a bit too sexist for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Tywania S

This show is very nostalgic & gives off a serious 90s vibe! We definitely need/deserve a season 2!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/22

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Audience Member

Yep, 2022 just started and I figured I was better off not beating around the bush and getting this movie out of the way. Better than its Christmas sequel, The Best Man is cheesy and not quite as funny as I was expecting but its talented cast, well-defined characterisations, a show-stealing Terrence Howard and well-directed drama scenes make it a good, if not great, '90s romantic dramedy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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jizzy b

The prelude of two. Very good film, story, cast and production really good. A cult classic for a generation.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/17/21

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adam b

A bit too preachy and cheesy romance but still a solid film. Recommend for people who enjoy romance films

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Malcolm D. Lee

Director

Taye Diggs

Harper Stewart

Nia Long

Jordan Armstrong

Morris Chestnut

Lance Sullivan

Harold Perrineau

Julian Murch

Terrence Howard

Quentin

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Teresa Wiltz

Washington Post

Ultimately when it's all said and done, Best Man remains always a groomsman, never a groom: It backs down on its promise to both challenge and entertain, opting instead for the easy laugh--and the pat ending.

Nov 14, 2013

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Viewers who mistake the didacticism for stylistic weakness miss much of the point of this nicely toned movie.

Apr 11, 2012

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Time Out

So much for the under-powered plot, from tyro writer/director Malcolm D Lee, to which the tiresome unearthing of nice guy Harper's previous dalliances contributes little.

Jan 26, 2006

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Milton Kent

Baltimore Sun

Lee comes at the topics refreshingly, taking the African-American male, one of the least explored groups in film, and placing him under a microscope, not for judgment, but for observation.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 14, 2013

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S. Jhoanna Robledo

Common Sense Media

Entertaining romantic drama ponders commitment, fidelity.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 15, 2013

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Cynthia Fuchs

Philadelphia City Paper

The wedding weekend entails predictable conflict and resolution, by way of some excellent performances.

May 3, 2012

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Synopsis

After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) 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 (Morris Chestnut) 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 Armstrong (Nia Long), Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.

Director: Malcolm D. Lee
Screenwriter: Malcolm D. Lee
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 22, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.1M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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