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The Best Man Holiday

2013·Movie
2h 3min·R
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic596.0Rotten Tomatoes71%83%
IMDb6.6Metacritic596.0Rotten Tomatoes71%83%

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Times change. Friendship doesn't.

When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.
Christmas ReunionFriendship & RivalryHoliday NostalgiaRomantic DramaFamily DynamicsEmotional ConflictsContemporary SettingPop Culture ReferencesReignited Passions

Crew

Directed by:
Malcolm D. Lee
Written by:
Malcolm D. Lee, Malcolm D. Lee
Produced by:
Malcolm D. Lee, Sean Daniel
Composed by:
Christopher Assells, David A. Whittaker, Stanley Clarke

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Questions about The Best Man Holiday

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Where can I stream The Best Man Holiday legally?

PhiloStarz

The Best Man Holiday is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Best Man Holiday worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Best Man Holiday rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Best Man Holiday?

2 h 3 min

The Best Man Holiday runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Best Man Holiday?

Critics65
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Best Man Holiday much the same way.

Was The Best Man Holiday a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$72 million

Yes. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is The Best Man Holiday in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Best Man Holiday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Best Man Holiday in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Best Man Holiday use?

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TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for The Best Man Holiday, including Driven to Suicide, Four-Temperament Ensemble, My God, What Have I Done?.