Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- bittersweet
- witty
- melancholic
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the dramedy uneven and emotionally underdeveloped despite its appealing cast and premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Scott and Kristin learn that Lumpy was not quite the person they believed him to be while arranging his funeral.
The destination wedding and indulgent bachelor-party atmosphere give way to funeral arrangements and emotional disruption.
Scott and Kristin must cancel their honeymoon and navigate newlywed problems while handling Lumpy's death.
Lumpy remains central through conversations and discoveries after his death, despite no longer being present.
Films like Best Man Down, and why
The Guilt Trip
shared blend of grief, relationship strain, and understated comedy around an unexpected death
The Descendants
shared bittersweet dramedy tone, family revelations, and emotional reassessment after a disruptive event
Lars and the Real Girl
shared character-driven mystery, unconventional friendship, and warm dramatic comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Ted Koland
- Release Date
- 2012-10-20
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (209)
Cast
- Justin Long
- Jess Weixler
- Addison Timlin
- Tyler Labine
- Shelley Long
- Frances O'Connor
- Evan Jones
- Michael Landes
- Peter Syvertsen
- James Michael Detmar
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
- 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 Best Man Down about?
- After their best man dies unexpectedly, newlyweds uncover the hidden life behind his party-loving persona while arranging his funeral.
- What is Best Man Down like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Best Man Down as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Best Man Down violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Best Man Down.
- What did critics think of Best Man Down?
- Critics generally found the dramedy uneven and emotionally underdeveloped despite its appealing cast and premise.
- Which films are like Best Man Down?
- Films with a similar feel include The Guilt Trip, The Descendants, and Lars and the Real Girl.
- How long is Best Man Down?
- Best Man Down runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Best Man Down?
- In United States, Best Man Down streams on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
