The Third Wheel (2002)

Director
Jordan Brady

Main cast
Luke Wilson; Denise Richards; Jay Lacopo; Meredith Salenger; Ben Affleck

Genres
Comedy, Romance

Description
The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new-hire Diana, but he has difficulties to get close to her. When Stanley finally invites Diana for a date, he hits the homeless Phil with his Taurus, and his planned night turns upside down.


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