The Third Wheel
“The only thing Stanley & Michael didn't plan on for the perfect date was... Phil.”
Synopsis
The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new-hire Diana, but he has difficulties to get close to her. When Stanley finally invites Diana for a date, he hits the homeless Phil with his Taurus, and his planned night turns upside down.
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Triângulo Amoroso - Trailer Oficial - Comédia - 2002
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-26
Top Cast
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Luke Wilson
Stanley
Denise Richards
Diana
Jay Lacopo
Phil
Ben Affleck
Michael
Phill Lewis
Mitch
Deborah Theaker
Nancy
Melissa McCarthy
Marilyn
Tim DeKay
Speaker
Greg Pitts
Tee
Wayne Federman
Glen Federman
Mike Schwartz
Co-Worker
Neal Matarazzo
Neal
Jim Lau
Clerk
Diana Maria Riva
Rose Lady
Blas Lorenzo
Waiter
Buck Kartalian
Old Man
Rachel Winfree
Knitting Lady
Robert M. Koch
Actor (Lincoln)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Brady
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Lacopo
- Original Score
- Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
- Original Title
- The Third Wheel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- HSI Tomorrow Film, LivePlanet, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Brady
Jay Lacopo
Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
Jonathan Brown
Paul Seydor, Sam Citron
Yoram Pelman, Stavros Merjos, Matt Damon, Chad Snopek, Chris Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Brady
Director
Cosmas A. Demetriou
Production Design
Paul Seydor
Editor
Jonathan Brown
Director of Photography
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Sam Citron
Editor
Jay Lacopo
Writer
Stavros Merjos
Producer
Chad Snopek
Producer
Chris Moore
Producer
Adam Rosenfelt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Third Wheel about?
The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new-hire Diana, but he has difficulties to get close to her. When Stanley finally invites Diana for a date, he hits the homeless Phil with his Taurus, and his planned night turns upside down.
Who directed The Third Wheel?
The Third Wheel was directed by Jordan Brady.
Who stars in The Third Wheel?
The principal cast of The Third Wheel includes Luke Wilson, Denise Richards, Jay Lacopo, Ben Affleck, Phill Lewis.
When was The Third Wheel released and how long is it?
The Third Wheel was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Wheel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Wheel was composed by Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Third Wheel?
The Third Wheel holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).