Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- awkward
- breezy
- witty
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found the romantic comedy formula underdeveloped and uneven despite its appealing premise and cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stanley's planned date with Diana is disrupted after he hits Phil with his car.
Stanley's shyness and clumsiness make approaching Diana and sustaining their date difficult.
The date turns upside down when the collision with Phil introduces an unforeseen crisis.
Stanley is beloved by his colleagues, and his romantic pursuit begins around his office life.
Films like The Third Wheel, and why
The Wedding Singer
awkward workplace romance, mistaken complications, and breezy romantic comedy tone
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
shy protagonist pursuing an idealized love interest through comic social obstacles
Must Love Dogs
ensemble romantic comedy built around an ordinary protagonist and escalating dating complications
Movie Details
- Director
- Jordan Brady
- Release Date
- 2002-05-31
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (130)
Cast
- Luke Wilson
- Denise Richards
- Jay Lacopo
- Ben Affleck
- Phill Lewis
- Deborah Theaker
- Melissa McCarthy
- Tim DeKay
- Greg Pitts
- Wayne Federman
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Third Wheel about?
- A shy office worker’s carefully planned date collapses into chaotic romantic farce after an accidental encounter with a homeless man.
- What is The Third Wheel like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Third Wheel as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Third Wheel violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Third Wheel as mild.
- What did critics think of The Third Wheel?
- Critics generally found the romantic comedy formula underdeveloped and uneven despite its appealing premise and cast.
- Which films are like The Third Wheel?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wedding Singer, The Truth About Cats & Dogs, and Must Love Dogs.
- How long is The Third Wheel?
- The Third Wheel runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Third Wheel?
- In United States, The Third Wheel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
