The Best Man

"The flower arrangements have been ordered. The sleeping arrangements are still being worked out."

Oct 22 1999 R 2h 0m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book. The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harper fears that Lance will read his book and learn that the bride-to-be slept with him once to avenge Lance's many affairs. Can Harper mature before Lance kills him, Jordan seduces him, and he loses Robin?

Written by

Malcolm D. Lee

Directed by

Malcolm D. Lee

Cast

Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

8 wins & 11 nominations

Trailers
The Best Man Official Trailer #1 - Terrence Howard Movie (1999) HD
Scores
# of Votes
12,778
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA