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The Third Wheel (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The Third Wheel is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Jordan Brady, starring Luke Wilson as Stanley, Denise Richards and Ben Affleck. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $44,925 worldwide.

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The Third Wheel (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Jordan Brady
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
HSI Tomorrow Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Third Wheel About?

The premise of The Third Wheel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Stanley, a clumsy but well‑liked office worker, has long admired the stunning new hire Diana but lacks confidence to approach her. When his coworker Michael finally helps him arrange a date, the evening goes awry when Stanley accidentally runs over a homeless man named Phil with his Taurus, turning the night completely upside down.

The Third Wheel Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • car
  • man
  • reference to tennessee williams
  • date
  • halloween costume
  • white rose
  • valentine's day
  • tow truck
  • sushi
  • rose
  • motorcycle
  • lottery ticket
+13 more
  • liquor store
  • halloween
  • flowers
  • first date
  • christmas party
  • champagne
  • betting
  • theater
  • restaurant
  • homelessness
  • hit by a car
  • glass
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Third Wheel Cast & Characters

Luke Wilson leads the cast as Stanley, with Denise Richards as Diana and Ben Affleck as Michael. Directed by Jordan Brady; 41 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jordan Brady

More films directed by Jordan Brady, best-rated first: Waking Up in Reno, I Am Road Comic and Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special!.

Full filmography
Plot

The Third Wheel Plot Summary

What happens in The Third Wheel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stanley [Luke Wilson] finally asks Diana Evans [Denise Richards] out on a date after more than a year of fantasizing about asking out his co-worker, setting a night that promises romance but quickly spirals into a series of unpredictable misadventures.

Meanwhile, their office buzzes with activity as co-workers form a friendly betting pool around the date, and one close colleague, Michael [Ben Affleck], watches the pairing with keen interest. A devoted observer trails their every move, keeping tabs on how far Stanley will go with the striking Diana during the evening. What begins as a simple evening soon veers off course in comic fashion.

Full summary

The whole story of The Third Wheel, scene by scene

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Box office

The Third Wheel Box Office

The Third Wheel grossed $44,925 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$44.9K

International
$44.9K
Videos

The Third Wheel Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Third Wheel.

Triângulo Amoroso - Trailer Oficial - Comédia - 2002
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Third Wheel?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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Which actor portrays Stanley, the main character who asks Diana out on a date?
Cars

Cars in The Third Wheel

8 cars on screen, including the 1998 Ford Taurus and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 8 cars
  • 1998 Ford Taurus in The Third Wheel 1998 Ford Taurus Main role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in The Third Wheel 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1980 Flyer D 900 in The Third Wheel 1980 Flyer D 900 Minor role
  • 1985 GMC C/K-3500 in The Third Wheel 1985 GMC C/K-3500 Minor role
Details

The Third Wheel Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Duetto a tre” and “Hilfe, ich habe ein Date!”.

Also known as
  • Duetto a tre
  • Hilfe, ich habe ein Date!
  • Une soirée parfaite
  • Una noche perfecta
  • A treia roată
  • Triângulo Amoroso
  • Pomoc!!! Já mám rande
  • Третий лишний
  • Trzeci do pary
  • Det Tredje Hjul
  • 써드 휠
  • Третій зайвий
+2 more
  • Una nit perfecta
  • Davetsiz Misafir

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FAQ

The Third Wheel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Third Wheel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Third Wheel?

The Third Wheel runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Third Wheel released?

The Third Wheel was released on May 31, 2002.

Who directed The Third Wheel?

The Third Wheel was directed by Jordan Brady.

More films by Jordan Brady

Who is in the cast of The Third Wheel?

The Third Wheel stars Luke Wilson as Stanley, Denise Richards as Diana and Ben Affleck as Michael, among 41 credited actors.

How much did The Third Wheel make at the box office?

The Third Wheel grossed $44,925 worldwide.

Does The Third Wheel have a post-credit scene?

No. The Third Wheel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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