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The Best Man is a drama-comedy film starring Taye Diggs as a writer and committed bachelor, Harper, who has written a soon-to-be-published novel. The film follows Harper as he attends the wedding of two old friends, one of whom he is set to be the best man for. However, he worries that his friends will discover that they are the characters in his tell-all novel. The film is available to watch on various streaming platforms, including Starz, Hulu, and Prime Video, as well as rental and purchase options on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.

Where to watch 'The Best Man'

The Best Man, a drama-comedy film, is available on a number of streaming platforms. It can be rented or purchased on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and the Microsoft Store. It is also available to stream on Starz, the Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, and Starz Amazon Channel.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters, a TV series based on the film, is available to stream on Peacock. Hulu also has a film titled The Best Man, but it appears to be unrelated to the original film as it was released in 2023 and features different actors.

The plot of 'The Best Man'

The plot of the 1999 romantic comedy "The Best Man" revolves around a group of successful college friends who reunite when one of them, Lance, gets married. Harper, the best man and a commitment-shy writer, is nervous because his soon-to-be-published steamy novel is based on secrets within his social circle, including a fling with the bride-to-be, Mia. Harper's autobiographical novel is about to be released, and he fears that his friends, including the groom, will recognise themselves in the story. To make matters worse, Jordan, a bridesmaid and Harper's former almost-lover, has obtained an advance copy of the book. Jordan is an ambitious TV reporter, and Harper worries that she will expose the scandalous secrets from the book involving his close friends and loved ones.

The movie, directed by Malcolm D. Lee and produced by Spike Lee, explores the intimate side of the characters' lives as they navigate love, friendship, and the complexities of their relationships. Harper's girlfriend, Robin, desires commitment, adding to the pressure he feels. As the wedding weekend unfolds, Harper must confront his fears and insecurities while dealing with Jordan's advances and the potential fallout from his upcoming novel.

The 1964 film "The Best Man" is an American political drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, with a screenplay by Gore Vidal based on his 1960 play of the same title. This film takes a different narrative path, delving into the cutthroat world of politics. It centres around the nomination process of a presidential candidate within a political party, showcasing the seamy political manoeuvrings and ruthless tactics employed by the candidates, William Russell and Joe Cantwell. Both men have their flaws and engage in underhanded strategies to secure the crucial support of former President Art Hockstader. The plot twists and turns as the candidates try to outmanoeuvre each other, with Russell ultimately refusing to use smear tactics and Cantwell blundering in his attempts to secure the nomination.

The cast of 'The Best Man'

The Best Man, a romantic comedy-drama film released in 1999, features an ensemble cast. The movie revolves around Harper (Taye Diggs), a first-time author who is the best man at the wedding of his friend Lance, a pro athlete. Harper's autobiographical novel is about to be published, and he worries that the bride and groom will realise that the characters are based on them.

The cast includes:

• Taye Diggs as Harper, the best man and author at the centre of the story.
• Nia Long as Jordan Armstrong, a media professional and Harper's former almost-lover. She has an advance copy of his book and slaps him during an argument in one scene.
• Morris Chestnut as Lance, the groom and a pro athlete.
• Melissa De Sousa
• Harold Perrineau
• Terrence Howard
• Sanaa Lathan
• Monica Calhoun
• Victoria Dillard

The film also features Willie Carpenter as a pastor and Willie Gaskins as Lance's father.

Similar movies to 'The Best Man'

If you enjoyed The Best Man, there are plenty of similar films to check out. The Best Man Holiday is a sequel to the original film, so that's a good place to start. It features the same characters and comedic drama, with a Christmas setting.

Other films with similar themes of love, friendship, and drama include Two Can Play That Game, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and Love Jones. Two Can Play That Game and A Thin Line Between Love and Hate both explore the complexities of relationships, infidelity, and revenge. Love Jones shares themes of artists' passions and love triangles with The Best Man.

For more light-hearted options, try The Wedding Planner, Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her, or Breakin' All the Rules. The Wedding Planner is a hilarious romantic comedy about a wedding planner who falls in love with the groom-to-be. Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her is another film with intertwined stories, depicting the difficulties faced by various characters. Breakin' All the Rules is an early-2000s rom-com with a tough breakup, a budding romance, and a tell-all book.

If you're looking for something a little different, but still within the romantic comedy genre, try My Best Friend's Wedding, which follows a woman trying to sabotage her best friend's wedding when she realizes she's in love with him.

How to rent or buy 'The Best Man'

If you're interested in watching The Best Man, you can rent or buy the movie through Amazon's Prime Video. The cost of the movie is $28.57, and it is available in multiple formats. Rentals include 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started.

You can also watch The Best Man on STARZ, although it is unclear whether you need to rent or buy the movie through this platform.

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