The Groomsmen (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 2006, The Groomsmen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Edward Burns, running about 98 minutes. “The boys are back in town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blue-collar Paulie prepares for fatherhood and his forthcoming wedding to Sue by hanging out with his groomsmen. Brother Jimbo, cousin Mike, and his pals fill the reunion with drinking, boys-will-be-boys antics and a few unexpected personal confessions. But, when the bonding devolves into accusations and regret, Paulie has to decide whether he's ready to tie the knot and take this big step into adulthood.
Who’s in it. The Groomsmen stars Edward Burns as Paulie, John Leguizamo as TC - Tony, Heather Burns as Jules and Matthew Lillard as Desmond 'Dez' Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Groomsmen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and 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 Groomsmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Groomsmen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Groomsmen (2006)?
- In US, The Groomsmen is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Groomsmen worth watching?
- The Groomsmen holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Groomsmen?
- The Groomsmen stars Edward Burns, John Leguizamo, Heather Burns, Matthew Lillard and Brittany Murphy.
- When was The Groomsmen released?
- The Groomsmen was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
