The Best Man
Originally released in 2006. The Best Man is a drama/romance film. directed by Alex Pillai. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Coyle, Keeley Hawes, and Toby Stephens
Synopsis
After painter Michael 'Mike' Sheldrake's failed suicide attempt, house-mate and life-long best friend Peter Tremaine, an antiques shop owner, reminisces their common past, like Mike does in therapy. It started at the beach, when scrubby, scared Mikey became the dependent protégé of forceful Pete, both doted by Pete's dad, a wealthy lawyer. Afterwards Mike moves out to marry Kate. Pete accepts to be best man, but overdoes that, 'arranging' to get stuck in the honeymoon hotel he paid for. Drama from their boarding school childhood intertwines with tragedy for the mates, Kate and vindictive former police detective Miller.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Coyle
as Michael Sheldrake
Keeley Hawes
as Kate Sheldrake
Toby Stephens
as Peter Tremaine
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Michael Sheldrake (age 15)
George Irving
as Miller
Laura Aikman
as Alison Poley
Indra Ové
as Natalie
Jack Baverstock
as Bruce Miller
Kate Fahy
as Dr. Cowley
Joseph Friend
as Michael - as a boy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Touchpaper Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Best Man about?
After painter Michael 'Mike' Sheldrake's failed suicide attempt, house-mate and life-long best friend Peter Tremaine, an antiques shop owner, reminisces their common past, like Mike does in therapy...
Who directed The Best Man?
The Best Man was directed by Alex Pillai.
How long is The Best Man?
The Best Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Best Man released?
The Best Man was released on March 19, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Best Man?
The main cast of The Best Man includes Richard Coyle, Keeley Hawes, Toby Stephens, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, George Irving.