The Wedding Ringer

Doug Harris is a likable yet socially awkward groom who discovers he has a best man crisis just days before his wedding. With only two weeks to go, he seeks help from Best Man Inc., a service that supplies a convincing stand in to boost his confidence and social standing. Jimmy Callahan runs the company and promises to assemble a crew of handsome, charismatic friends who can pose as Doug's inner circle, smooth out awkward family moments, and make the ceremony feel effortless. What follows is a fast paced comedy of miscommunications and staged confidence as the fake wedding party navigates meddling relatives, a pushy mother in law, and a bride with exacting expectations. Along the way a real friendship grows between Doug and Jimmy that complicates the con while offering a fresh lens on loyalty, honesty, and the impulse to do right by the people you care about.

Directed by Jeremy Garelick, the film is based on an original screenplay co written with Jay Lavender. It marks Garelick's feature directing debut and was produced by Happy Madison Productions with distribution from Sony Pictures, aimed at a broad audience seeking light, raunchy laughs.

It grossed about $79,799,880 worldwide on a $23 million budget, signaling a solid return for a midrange studio comedy and demonstrating Kevin Hart and Josh Gad could anchor a crowd pleasing farce.

The concept of a faux best man stayed with viewers and found a place in later wedding driven comedies and late night sketches. Hart's high speed wit and Gad's earnest restraint create a memorable dynamic, helping the film stand out amid a sea of similar routines.

Critics were mixed, noting workable chemistry between the leads but calling some gags predictable. The film leans into themes of friendship, self acceptance, and the pressure of tying the knot, using humor to explore what loyalty means when deception enters the picture.