---
title: 'The Best Man (1999)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Malcolm D. Lee'
released: '1999-09-02'
runtime_minutes: 115
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Romance'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-best-man-1999'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168501/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Best Man (1999)

1999 · 115 min · Drama, Romance · United States


## Synopsis

The Best Man is a 1999 American comedy drama film written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee in his directorial debut. It was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, with Lee's cousin, Spike Lee, serving as producer. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Taye Diggs and Nia Long, with the debut of Regina Hall. The film was released by Universal Pictures on October 22, 1999 to positive reviews from critics while grossing $34.5 million against a $9 million budget.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Malcolm D. Lee](https://cinepixo.com/people/malcolm-d-lee)
- **Screenplay:** [Malcolm D. Lee](https://cinepixo.com/people/malcolm-d-lee)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Stanley Clarke](https://cinepixo.com/people/stanley-clarke)
- **Producer:** [Spike Lee](https://cinepixo.com/people/spike-lee)
- **Director of Photography:** [Frank Prinzi](https://cinepixo.com/people/frank-prinzi)
- **Editor:** [Cara Silverman](https://cinepixo.com/people/cara-silverman)

## Cast

- [Terrence Howard](https://cinepixo.com/people/terrence-howard)
- [Harold Perrineau](https://cinepixo.com/people/harold-perrineau)
- [Malcolm D. Lee](https://cinepixo.com/people/malcolm-d-lee)
- [Nia Long](https://cinepixo.com/people/nia-long)
- [Willie C. Carpenter](https://cinepixo.com/people/willie-c-carpenter)
- [Monica Calhoun](https://cinepixo.com/people/monica-calhoun)
- [Taye Diggs](https://cinepixo.com/people/taye-diggs)
- [Victoria Dillard](https://cinepixo.com/people/victoria-dillard)
- [Brian J. White](https://cinepixo.com/people/brian-j-white)
- [Sanaa Lathan](https://cinepixo.com/people/sanaa-lathan)
- [Regina Hall](https://cinepixo.com/people/regina-hall)
- [Morris Chestnut](https://cinepixo.com/people/morris-chestnut)
- [Aleisha Allen](https://cinepixo.com/people/aleisha-allen)
- [Melissa De Sousa](https://cinepixo.com/people/melissa-de-sousa)
- [Stu 'Large' Riley](https://cinepixo.com/people/stu-large-riley)

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