Best Men (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Best Men is a comedy and romance film directed by Tamra Davis, running about 90 minutes. “A comedy thriller about four men, a wedding and everybody's funeral.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four tuxedo clad men showing up at a penitentiary to meet a friend who has just been released after three years in prison and is going straight from the jail to marry his girlfriend. En route to the wedding, one of the men asks to stop by a bank to pick up some cash. As it turns out, he is a wanted bank robber who uses Shakespeare passages during his robberies and thus has become known as "Hamlet". Soon all five men are caught up in the bank and involved in the robbery as they end up in a hostage situation. The hostage negotiator shows up who turns out to be Hamlet's father.
Who’s in it. Best Men stars Dean Cain as Buzz, Andy Dick as Taddy, Sean Patrick Flanery as Billy and Mitchell Whitfield as Sol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Best Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Best Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Men (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Best Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Best Men worth watching?
- Best Men holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Best Men?
- Best Men stars Dean Cain, Andy Dick, Sean Patrick Flanery, Mitchell Whitfield and Drew Barrymore.
- When was Best Men released?
- Best Men was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.