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The Groomsmen

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Blue-collar Paulie (Edward Burns) prepares for fatherhood and his forthcoming wedding to Sue (Brittany Murphy) by hanging out with his groomsmen. Brother Jimbo (Donal Logue), cousin Mike (Jay Mohr) 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.
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Critics Consensus

Director and star Burns returns to his home turf -- dialogue-driven examinations of the relationships between men and women -- with uneven results.

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Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Aug 25, 2006
3/4
This is the movie I believe Burns has been trying to make since The Brothers McMullen, 11 years ago. Go to Full Review Philip Wuntch Dallas Morning News Aug 25, 2006
B-
Traffics in such familiar territory as sibling rivalries, generational estrangements and broken dreams. But it slowly, sometimes too slowly, connects with the viewer. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Boston Globe Aug 10, 2006
2.5/4
The Groomsmen may be low-cal Cassavetes or Secrets and Lies for mooks, but Burns knows his turf. The marvel is that after seven films he's still finding fresh grass. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 17, 2024
3/4
...an affable endeavor that benefits significantly from the top-tier efforts of its various performers... Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Apr 22, 2009
C-
Writer/director Ed Burns adds a droopy fourth chapter to his Irish-American working class films... Go to Full Review Doris Toumarkine Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
Secure in its indie identity and wholly entertaining, The Groomsmen deserves hordes of filmgoers seeking quality alternatives to the bigger summer pictures. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23, 2025 Funny in 01 hour, 38 minutes, and 01 second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Pervasive Language and Brief Nudity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in color for release date of April 24th, 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Sep 17, 2020 2.2 something just didn’t click with this movie See more Feb 2, 2017 It's good movie to watch See more Apr 2, 2016 Typical Edward Burns' thingy, but worse. See more May 16, 2015 One top-notch cast. One boring film. Wow. I expected something from these talented cats. This thing drags... and should NOT be called a comedy. See more Jul 24, 2013 Brittany Murphy is barely in this one. See more Read all reviews
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Edward Burns

Director

Edward Burns

Paulie

Brittany Murphy

Sue

John Leguizamo

T.C.

Jay Mohr

Cousin Mike

Matthew Lillard

Des

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Synopsis Blue-collar Paulie (Edward Burns) prepares for fatherhood and his forthcoming wedding to Sue (Brittany Murphy) by hanging out with his groomsmen. Brother Jimbo (Donal Logue), cousin Mike (Jay Mohr) 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.
Director
Edward Burns
Producer
Philippe Martinez, Margot Bridger, Edward Burns, Aaron Lubin
Screenwriter
Edward Burns
Production Co
Marlboro Road Gang, Bauer Martinez Studios
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Brief Nudity)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2006, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 14, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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