Kissing a Fool (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Kissing a Fool is a comedy and romance film directed by Doug Ellin, running about 93 minutes. “May the best man win.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable comedy of the sexes. Told in flashback, the film takes a familiar love-triangle scenario and gives it a bitter twist. With a bride who seems too good for either suitor, the film is sustained by one question - who will she choose?
Who’s in it. Kissing a Fool stars David Schwimmer as Max Abbitt, Jason Lee as Jay Murphy, Mili Avital as Samantha Andrews and Bonnie Hunt as Linda Streicher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kissing a Fool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Kissing a Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kissing a Fool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kissing a Fool (1998)?
- In US, Kissing a Fool 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 Kissing a Fool worth watching?
- Kissing a Fool holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Kissing a Fool?
- Kissing a Fool stars David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Bonnie Hunt and Vanessa Angel.
- When was Kissing a Fool released?
- Kissing a Fool was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.