The Best Man (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1997, The Best Man is a comedy film directed by Pupi Avati, running about 101 minutes. “On her wedding day she was very much in love. Unfortunately, not with the groom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Incredibly, the bride at the altar falls in love with the best man on first sight, and even though he makes efforts to avoid her infatuation with him, she is determined to annul her marriage and marry the best man. And although she is able to dissolve her marriage, because she has never consummated it, the best man leaves... only to return to her many months later.
Who’s in it. The Best Man stars Inés Sastre as Francesca Babini, Diego Abatantuono as Angelo Beliossi, Dario Cantarelli as Edgardo Osti and Cinzia Mascoli as Peppina Campeggi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Best Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Man (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Best Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Best Man worth watching?
- The Best Man holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars Inés Sastre, Diego Abatantuono, Dario Cantarelli, Cinzia Mascoli and Valeria D'Obici.
- When was The Best Man released?
- The Best Man was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.