The Third Wheel (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2002, The Third Wheel is a comedy and romance film directed by Jordan Brady, running about 87 minutes. “The only thing Stanley & Michael didn't plan on for the perfect date was... Phil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new-hire Diana, but he has difficulties to get close to her. When Stanley finally invites Diana for a date, he hits the homeless Phil with his Taurus, and his planned night turns upside down.
Who’s in it. The Third Wheel stars Luke Wilson as Stanley, Denise Richards as Diana, Jay Lacopo as Phil and Meredith Salenger as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Third Wheel has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Third Wheel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Wheel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Wheel (2002)?
- In US, The Third Wheel 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 The Third Wheel worth watching?
- The Third Wheel holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The Third Wheel?
- The Third Wheel stars Luke Wilson, Denise Richards, Jay Lacopo, Meredith Salenger and Ben Affleck.
- When was The Third Wheel released?
- The Third Wheel was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.