The Last Straight Man (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2014, The Last Straight Man is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mark Bessenger, running about 110 minutes. “It was a one night stand...that lasted 12 years” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lewis is a closeted gay man throwing a bachelor party for his straight best friend and secret crush, Cooper. After a night of drunken sex together, the two men decide to meet in the same hotel suite on the same night each year to hook up and catch up. Over the course of twelve years, we see four additional nights that depict how the two men grow and how their friendship changes.

Who’s in it. The Last Straight Man stars Mark Cirillo as Lewis, Scott Sell as Cooper, David Alanson Bradberry as Berney and Benjamin Lutz as Bachelor Party Guest #1, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Last Straight Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Straight Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Straight Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Last Straight Man (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Straight Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Last Straight Man worth watching?
The Last Straight Man holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Last Straight Man?
The Last Straight Man stars Mark Cirillo, Scott Sell, David Alanson Bradberry, Benjamin Lutz and Roy Green.
When was The Last Straight Man released?
The Last Straight Man was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.