The Groomsmen

2006 · 98 min · EN · R · 5.2 (75 votes)

Dir. Edward Burns · Starring Edward Burns, John Leguizamo, Matthew Lillard, Donal Logue, Jay Mohr, Brittany Murphy · Music PT Walkley

“The boys are back in town.”

ComedyRomanceDrama

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.

VIBE

A boisterous, yet surprisingly tender, look at male friendships on the brink of change. It feels like a long night of drinking with old friends, full of laughter, confessions, and the bittersweet realization that growing up is inevitable.

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