The Best Man
“The flower arrangements have been ordered. The sleeping arrangements are still being worked out.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Best Man Official Trailer #1 - Terrence Howard Movie (1999) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Taye Diggs
Harper Stewart
Morris Chestnut
Lance Sullivan
Nia Long
Jordan Armstrong
Harold Perrineau
Julian Murch
Terrence Howard
Quentin
Sanaa Lathan
Robyn
Regina Hall
Candy
Monica Calhoun
Mia Morgan
Jim Moody
Uncle Skeeter
Malcolm D. Lee
Emcee
Victoria Dillard
Anita
Melissa De Sousa
Shelby
Liris Crosse
Stripper
Lady Madonna
Stripper
Emilie Gaskins
Mia's Mother
Stu 'Large' Riley
Fandango
Jarrod Bunch
Wayne
Willie C. Carpenter
Pastor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.84x
+$25.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- The Best Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm D. Lee
Malcolm D. Lee
Stanley Clarke
Frank Prinzi
Cara Silverman
Bill Carraro, Sam Kitt, Spike Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm D. Lee
Writer
Malcolm D. Lee
Director
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Cara Silverman
Editor
Frank Prinzi
Director of Photography
Danielle Hollowell
Costume Design
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Bill Carraro
Producer
Sam Kitt
Producer
Spike Lee
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Man
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What is The Best Man 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 directed The Best Man?
The Best Man was directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
Who stars in The Best Man?
The principal cast of The Best Man includes Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard.
When was The Best Man released and how long is it?
The Best Man was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Best Man?
The Best Man had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $34.6M at the worldwide box office (3.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Best Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Man was composed by Stanley Clarke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Man?
The Best Man holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).