The Best Man (1999)

Just before best friend's wedding the life of Chicago writer becomes crazy when his friend guesses that new book's story based on his bride's fervent past.

Director:

Malcolm D. Lee

Writer:

Malcolm D. Lee

Stars:

Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut

7 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Taye Diggs	...	Harper Stewart
Nia Long	...	Jordan Armstrong
Morris Chestnut	...	Lance Sullivan
Harold Perrineau	...	Julian Murch
Terrence Howard	...	Quentin
Sanaa Lathan	...	Robin
Monica Calhoun	...	Mia Morgan
Melissa De Sousa	...	Shelby
Victoria Dillard	...	Anita
Regina Hall	...	Candy
Jim Moody	...	Uncle Skeeter
Jarrod Bunch	...	Wayne
Stu 'Large' Riley	...	Fandango
Liris Crosse	...	Stripper
Lady Madonna	...	Stripper

Storyline

Harper's autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he's best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book. The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harper fears that Lance will read his book and learn that the bride-to-be slept with him once to avenge Lance's many affairs. Can Harper mature before Lance kills him, Jordan seduces him, and he loses Robin?

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Plot Keywords:

sex scene | african american | family relationships | stripper | brooklyn bridge | 

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Taglines:

The flower arrangements have been ordered. The sleeping arrangements are still being worked out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Universal

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le Mariage de l'année

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,031,660, 24 October 1999, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$34,102,780

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$34,573,780

Company Credits

Production Co:

40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs play love interests again in the romantic comedy Brown Sugar (2002) .

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Goofs

When Shelby is standing outside the church she is wearing stockings, but when Quentin slides the garter up her leg, it is bare.

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Quotes

Quentin: This shit is about to be ig'nant off the hook. Luke dancers. Luke... Dancers.

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Connections

Featured in The Best Man Holiday (2013)

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Soundtracks

After All Is Said and Done
Written by Gordon Chambers & Phil Galdston
Performed by Beyoncé & Marc Nelson

User Reviews

Very well done.

Verrrry nice. I think this is the first good black movie I have seen that didn't need to be but simply was. Well-known, medium-powered Black actors and actresses in a movie that didn't focus on the Black experience. The BEST part... the whole movie was done with thought-out class. The story wasn't about brothers from the 'hood trying to make it in the White Man's world or some racially-charged Spike Lee joint. Think of a great episode of the Cosby Show re-written for an adult audience, bearing a PG-13 rating and you know how you'll feel when you leave the theater. It's about time.