Three Businessmen (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1998, Three Businessmen is a comedy and drama film directed by Alex Cox, running about 80 minutes. “A Comedy About Serious Things” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An American art dealer (Miguel Sandoval), who specializes in southwestern topaz, arrives by train in Liverpool. Similarly, a very proper British art dealer (Alex Cox), who specializes in African art, arrives in the same hotel. The two meet in the hotel's abandoned restaurant and decide to set off in finding an evening meal, which becomes problematic immediately when the Brit reveals he is vegetarian. While following their pursuit of a mutually acceptable meal, the main point of the film is their discourse en route to their various attempts at an eatery.

Who’s in it. Three Businessmen stars Miguel Sandoval as Bennie Reyes, Alex Cox as Frank King, Robert Wisdom as Leroy Jasper and Isabel Ampudia as Josefina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Three Businessmen has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Businessmen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Businessmen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three Businessmen (1998)?
In US, Three Businessmen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three Businessmen worth watching?
Three Businessmen holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Three Businessmen?
Three Businessmen stars Miguel Sandoval, Alex Cox, Robert Wisdom, Isabel Ampudia and Andrew Schofield.
When was Three Businessmen released?
Three Businessmen was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.