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The Best Man

The Best Man

Jul 9, 2005
96 min
ComedyRomance
5.3/ 10
74 votes

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?

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TMDB
5.3/10
74 votes
IMDB
5.9/10
3,989 votes
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Budget$11,000,000Production cost
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"May the best man win... her heart."

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Original Language

en

Budget

$11,000,000

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Production Companies

Surefire Film ProductionsEndgame EntertainmentThe Film ConsortiumBest Man FilmproduktionsHungarian Film ConnectionInsider FilmsRedbus Pictures

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