Best Man Viewing Options: Where To Watch

The Best Man is the title of several plays and films. The original was a play written by Gore Vidal in 1960, which was adapted into a film in 1964. The Best Man has also been the title of a 1999 film and a 2022 limited series.

Harper Stewart's novel

Harper Stewart is an up-and-coming author in Chicago whose debut novel, Unfinished Business, has been selected by Oprah's Book Club. The novel is based on secrets among his social circle, including a fling he once had with the bride-to-be, Mia Morgan. As the novel is about to be published, Harper travels to New York City to spend the weekend with old college friends and to attend the wedding of Lance Sullivan, a New York Giant, and Mia.

Harper's novel is based on his own experiences and those of his close-knit group of friends. The novel explores the dynamics of their relationships, including Harper's own reluctance to commit to his devoted girlfriend, Robyn. The group gathers for the wedding, and the novel circulates among them, causing tension and conflict as their secrets are revealed. Harper's friend Jordan Armstrong, in particular, is upset as she and Harper had almost slept together, and she is aware that Harper's novel is based on their shared past.

As the wedding weekend progresses, the group's dynamics become increasingly complex. Harper is unsure about remaining a bachelor, and his friend Quentin Spivey is known for being a free spirit, unable to settle down. The group's dynamics are further strained when it is revealed that Harper's novel includes details of a previous encounter between him and the bride, Mia. This causes a significant disruption, as Mia is oblivious to this past encounter, and her fiancé, Lance, is enraged by the revelation.

Despite the tension and conflict, the group works together to resolve the issues and ensure the wedding goes ahead. Harper plays a crucial role in salvaging the wedding, using his skills as a writer to craft a heartfelt speech that moves the couple and earns him Lance's forgiveness. The novel's impact on the group's dynamics and the wedding proceedings ultimately leads Harper to reevaluate his own relationship with Robyn, and he proposes to her, demonstrating his commitment and growth as a character.

Harper's relationship with Robyn

In the 1999 film 'The Best Man', Harper Stewart is an up-and-coming author who is devoted to his girlfriend Robyn, a chef. However, Robyn is frustrated by Harper's reluctance to commit to her. Harper travels to New York City to spend the weekend with old college friends and to serve as the best man at his friend Lance Sullivan's wedding. During the weekend, Harper's insecurities about remaining a bachelor are revealed, and he worries that his friend Jordan will expose a past infidelity with the bride, Mia. Despite this, Harper proposes to Robyn, and she accepts.

In the 2013 sequel, 'The Best Man Holiday', Harper and Robyn are married, and Robyn is pregnant with their daughter, Mia. Harper is facing writer's block and financial difficulties, and he reluctantly agrees to write an unauthorised biography of Lance. The couple attends a Christmas gathering with their friends, where old tensions resurface. Robyn struggles to bond with Jordan, knowing her history with Harper. Harper's financial troubles are eventually revealed, and Robyn learns that he plans to sell their house and move to Ghana with their daughter. Harper and Robyn divorce, and Robyn takes Mia to live with her in Ghana.

In the 2022 limited series, 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters', Robyn surprises Harper by bringing their daughter to his reception, and he is very happy to see her.

Harper's college friends

Harper Stewart is an up-and-coming author based in Chicago. His debut novel, Unfinished Business, has been selected by Oprah's Book Club. Before the novel's publication, Harper travels to New York City to spend the weekend with his old college friends, Jordan Armstrong and Julian "Murch" Murchison. The group of friends are reuniting to attend the wedding of Lance Sullivan, a New York Giant, and Mia Morgan. Harper is the best man at the wedding.

Harper's other college friend, Julian "Murch" Murchison, is also a central character in the film. Murch has a domineering girlfriend, Shelby, who none of the friends approve of. During the bachelor party, Murch falls for one of the strippers, Candy, and breaks up with Shelby at the wedding.

The Best Man explores the complexities of Harper's relationships with his college friends, as well as the secrets and tensions that arise within the group during the wedding weekend.

Harper's secret with Mia

Harper Stewart is an up-and-coming author who travels to New York City to spend the weekend with old college friends before they all attend the wedding of Lance Sullivan and Mia Morgan. Serving as the best man, Harper is nervous because his soon-to-be-published debut novel, Unfinished Business, is based on secrets among his social circle—including a one-night stand he had with Mia in college.

Mia is oblivious to Harper's secret and the past affair. She is focused on her wedding to Lance, a former womanizer who has renounced his philandering ways. Mia is unaware that her fiancé has a copy of Harper's book and will discover the truth about their past encounter.

As the wedding festivities unfold, Harper's secret hangs over the proceedings, creating tension and drama among the group of friends. The situation comes to a head when Lance reads Unfinished Business and learns about Harper and Mia's past liaison. Enraged, he attacks Harper and almost calls off the wedding.

However, with the help of Harper's devoted girlfriend, Robyn, and the support of their friends, the wedding is ultimately saved. Harper gives a heartfelt speech praising Mia and Lance's love, which earns him Lance's forgiveness. The film ends on a happy note as Harper and Robyn become engaged, and the wedding party dances the electric slide to the song "Candy" by Cameo.

Harper's relationship with Jordan

Harper Stewart is an up-and-coming author who travels to New York City to spend the weekend with old college friends before they all attend the wedding of Lance Sullivan, where Harper is the best man. One of these old friends is Jordan Armstrong, who has passed around an advance copy of Harper's debut novel, 'Unfinished Business', to their inner circle of friends—upon whom the book is based.

Harper and Jordan have a history, having almost slept together in college. Jordan admits to Harper that she wants to sleep with him before his girlfriend Robyn arrives for the wedding the next day, and they share a kiss. Jordan invites Harper to meet her later, and he accepts. Harper arrives at Jordan's apartment the next day, blaming her for circulating his book. She berates him for airing his own dirty laundry and leading her on. Jordan eventually finds closure with Harper, telling him that Robyn is the woman for him.

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