The Best Man (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, The Best Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Stefan Schwartz, running about 96 minutes. “May the best man win... her heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When writer's block derails the literary dreams of Olly Pickering, he has to move in with his friend Murray after losing all his money. Things start to look up when Olly's college pal James asks him to be the best man at his wedding. Prior to the nuptials, Olly is drawn to a woman whom he thinks is the bride's sister -- only she turns out to be the bride, Sarah. Can Murray, who dislikes James, help get Sarah and Olly together?
Who’s in it. The Best Man stars Stuart Townsend as Olly Pickering, Seth Green as Murray, Amy Smart as Sarah Marie Barker and Kate Ashfield as Becka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Best Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Man (2005)?
- In US, The Best Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Best Man worth watching?
- The Best Man holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars Stuart Townsend, Seth Green, Amy Smart, Kate Ashfield and Jodhi May.
- When was The Best Man released?
- The Best Man was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.