The Third Wheel

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The Third Wheel

PG-13

2002

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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When Stanley met Diana, he hadn't been on a date in years. She was easily the most appealing woman he'd ever seen. For months now, he's been writing down the perfect way to ask her out, and imagining the perfect date. Much to his surprise, when he finally has the nerve to ask her out, she says yes. When the big night finally comes, everything that can go wrong on a date, does -- thanks to an uninvited stranger. What starts out as an annoyance turns into something that surprises them all.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Oct 15, 2007

Just when the movie should be getting more annoying, it becomes highly enjoyable -- thanks to Lacopo's warm performance.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jul 27, 2006

2/4

...often feels more like a second-rate sitcom than an actual movie.

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Oz

eFilmCritic.com

May 26, 2004

2.5/5

The Third Wheel sucks, but it sucks a lot less than many films of its kind, with lesser names and worse screenplays, which for some reason get on a whole lot more screens.

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Brian Orndorf

Modamag.com

May 15, 2004

2/10

Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Apr 16, 2004

2.5/5

in the end I was starting to feel like I was the third wheel in the relationship between the DVD and my DVD player

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

Apr 14, 2004

As beautiful and amiable as she is amusing, this is one of Richard's best parts...easily tolerable and not to mention, a tad cute.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 31, 2026

The Third Wheel is a 1.5 star Movie!

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Marcus T

@MarcusT12 Jan 19, 2026

This movie doesn't work at all. Luke Wilson's character is unlikable. He's in just about every scene. Denise Richard's character is not endearing and the two don't have any chemistry. The third wheel, Jay Lacopo, is an annoying character, and there are few laughs in this comedy. I kept waiting for it to get better. It didn't. The obligatory happy ending falls flat. Don't waste your time.

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Munkhchimeg T

@RT64187897 Jul 20, 2024

Great movie with great cast 🤩

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May 1, 2018

Very good, especially considering how long ago it was made.

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Jan 14, 2018

It was ok and got really cute. A favorite now.

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Jul 29, 2014

This one got gradually better as the movie went on, springing surprise cameos and serving some reasonable jokes. Different but I wouldn't watch it again.

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Synopsis

When Stanley met Diana, he hadn't been on a date in years. She was easily the most appealing woman he'd ever seen. For months now, he's been writing down the perfect way to ask her out, and imagining the perfect date. Much to his surprise, when he finally has the nerve to ask her out, she says yes. When the big night finally comes, everything that can go wrong on a date, does -- thanks to an uninvited stranger. What starts out as an annoyance turns into something that surprises them all.

Director: Jordan Brady
Producer: Louis G. Friedman, Stavros Merjos, Chris Moore, Adam Rosenfelt, Chad Snopek
Screenwriter: Jay Lacopo
Production Co: Miramax
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Drug Use|Sexual Content/Dialogue)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround

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