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The Best Man

The Best Man

May the best man win... her heart.

20055.31h 36m

Overview

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?

Directed by Stefan Schwartz
Written by Ed Roe, Stefan Schwartz
Produced by Neil Peplow
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0M0

Top Cast

Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend

Olly Pickering

Seth Green

Seth Green

Murray

Amy Smart

Amy Smart

Sarah Marie Barker

Kate Ashfield

Kate Ashfield

Becka

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Tania

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Mr. Barker

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Dana

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Big-Time Publisher

Martin Hancock

Martin Hancock

Stan

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Graham

Themes & Keywords

london, englandlovebest friendweddingwriterhigh school friendsgroup of friendsbest mancollege friendsclumsyfriend's weddingin love with best friend's girl

About The Best Man

The Best Man is a comedy, romance film released in 2005 exploring themes of london, england, love, best friend, wedding, writer, high school friends. Directed by Stefan Schwartz, it stars Stuart Townsend, Seth Green, Amy Smart. 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?

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