The Best Man(1999)
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The Best Man Synopsis
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.
The Best Man (1999) is a drama and comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, released on October 22, 1999 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 159 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Writers:
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Producers:
- Bill Carraro, Sam Kitt, Spike Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Prinzi
- Composer:
- Stanley Clarke
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $34,573,780
- Status:
- Released
The Best Man (1999) Trailer
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The Best Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Taye Diggs
as Harper Stewart
Morris Chestnut
as Lance Sullivan
Nia Long
as Jordan Armstrong
Harold Perrineau
as Julian Murch
Terrence Howard
as Quentin
Sanaa Lathan
as Robyn
Regina Hall
as Candy
Monica Calhoun
as Mia Morgan
Jim Moody
as Uncle Skeeter
Malcolm D. Lee
as Emcee
Victoria Dillard
as Anita
Melissa De Sousa
as Shelby
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, written by Malcolm D. Lee, produced by Bill Carraro, Sam Kitt and Spike Lee.
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The Best Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 159 ratings.
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The Best Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Best Man online?
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The Best Man (1999) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Best Man?
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The main cast of The Best Man (1999) includes Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau and Terrence Howard. The film was directed by Malcolm D. Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best Man released?
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The Best Man was released on October 22, 1999 and runs for 2h.
Is The Best Man worth watching?
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The Best Man (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 159 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Best Man?
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Yes. The official The Best Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.