A Guy Thing (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.9

A Guy Thing poster

Released in 2003, A Guy Thing is a comedy and romance film directed by Chris Koch, running about 101 minutes. “He finally found the perfect girl(s).” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Paul Morse is a good guy. When his friends throw him a wild bachelor party, he just wants to keep his conscience clean -- which is why he's shocked when he wakes up in bed with a beautiful girl named Becky and can't remember the night before. Desperate to keep his fiancée, Karen, from finding out what may or may not be the truth, he tells her a teensy lie. Soon his lies are spiraling out of control and his life is a series of comical misunderstandings.

Who’s in it. A Guy Thing stars Jason Lee as Paul Morse, Julia Stiles as Becky Jackson, Selma Blair as Karen Cooper and James Brolin as Ken Cooper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, A Guy Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Guy Thing page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Guy Thing (2003)?
In US, A Guy Thing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Guy Thing worth watching?
A Guy Thing holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Guy Thing?
A Guy Thing stars Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, James Brolin and Shawn Hatosy.
When was A Guy Thing released?
A Guy Thing was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.