The Best Man (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2006, The Best Man is a notable film directed by Alex Pillai, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. After painter Michael 'Mike' Sheldrake's failed suicide attempt, house-mate and life-long best friend Peter Tremaine, an antiques shop owner, reminisces their common past, like Mike does in therapy. It started at the beach, when scrubby, scared Mikey became the dependent protégé of forceful Pete, both doted by Pete's dad, a wealthy lawyer. Afterwards Mike moves out to marry Kate. Pete accepts to be best man, but overdoes that, 'arranging' to get stuck in the honeymoon hotel he paid for. Drama from their boarding school childhood intertwines with tragedy for the mates, Kate and vindictive former police detective Miller.
Who’s in it. The Best Man stars Richard Coyle as Michael Sheldrake, Keeley Hawes as Kate Sheldrake, Toby Stephens as Peter Tremaine and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Michael Sheldrake (age 15).
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Best Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Man page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Man (2006)?
- 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 3.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars Richard Coyle, Keeley Hawes, Toby Stephens and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
- When was The Best Man released?
- The Best Man was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.