The Best Man (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, The Best Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Best Man stars Nia Long as Jordan Armstrong, Morris Chestnut as Lance Sullivan, Terrence Howard as Quentin and Harold Perrineau as Julian Murch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Best Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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 (1999)?
- In US, The Best Man is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Terrence Howard, Harold Perrineau and Taye Diggs.