The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

"The shortest distance between friends isn't always a straight line."

Oct 20 2000 R 1h 34m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

A close-knit group of gay friends share the emotional roller coster of life, relationships, the death of friends, new beginnings, jealousy, fatherhood and professional success. At various stages of life's disarray, these young men share humorous and tragic relationships and always have each other to rely on.

Plot

In the palm-shaded oasis of West Hollywood, we meet Dennis, a promising photographer. As he prepares to celebrate his twenty-eighth birthday, he laments, ' I can't decide if my friends are the best or worst thing that ever happened to me.' The gang includes Benji, the punkish innocent with a penchant for gym bodies; Howie, the psychology grad student who thinks too much and lives too little; Cole, the charismatic actor who accidentally keeps stealing everybody's guy; Patrick, the cynical quipster, and Taylor, resident drama queen, who, until recently, prided himself on his long-term relationship. Providing sage advice and steady work is Jack, the beloved patriarch whose restaurant is a haven for them all. When tragedy strikes the group, the friendships are put to the test.

Written by

Greg Berlanti

Directed by

Greg Berlanti

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Banner Entertainment, Meanwhile Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
8,499
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
51
Popularity
NA