The Groomsmen: Second Chances

Name: The Groomsmen: Second Chances
Genre: International, Wedding Ending, Old Friends
Released: 2024-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, B.J. Britt, Heather Hemmens, Alexander Lincoln

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The premise

Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece.

Themes:Second chances The risk of love Friendship as a foundation for romance Authenticity vs. Safety

How unusual is it?

A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.

Who’s in it

Our Guy

Jonathan Bennett

as Danny

Our Guy

Alexander Lincoln

as Zack

You’ve seen this pairing before: Jonathan Bennett and Alexander Lincoln have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

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Behind the camera

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Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

The framing device involves a woman in a wedding dress hiding in a bar telling the story of two other men's romance.
The recurring joke about the fiancé being a 'jewel thief' because he is a prosecutor.
A batting cage being set up in the middle of a scenic Greek island for a romantic moment.
The protagonist's friends Pete and Jackson act as 'emotional bodyguards' to prevent him from confessing his love.

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 27 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

The film is framed by a woman named Elizabeth, who is hiding in a bar in a wedding dress, telling the story of Danny and Zack to a curious shopkeeper. The story begins in Philadelphia, where Danny Hart, a former MLB pitcher turned coach, learns that his best friend and business manager, Zack, has proposed to a prosecutor named Nolan. Despite Danny's skepticism—noting that Nolan never actually laughs and only says 'that's funny'—he agrees to be the best man and help plan the wedding. The situation becomes complicated when the winery in Greece they booked goes bankrupt just weeks before the date. Danny and Zack fly to Santorini to find a new venue, while Nolan remains in Philadelphia to handle a high-profile court case. In Greece, they meet Ophelia, a local YouTube chef who helps them navigate the island. As they scout locations and taste food, the chemistry between Danny and Zack becomes undeniable. A pivotal moment occurs at a batting cage Danny set up as a surprise, where they almost kiss before being interrupted by Nolan's sudden arrival. Danny eventually confesses his love, but Zack initially rejects him, fearing the loss of their friendship and choosing the stability Nolan represents. However, on the day of the wedding, Zack realizes he cannot go through with it. He finds Danny at a cliff-jumping spot, and they both confess their love before jumping into the water together as a leap of faith. The film concludes one year later with Danny and Zack returning to the Greek ruins to marry each other, surrounded by their friends Pete and Jackson, with Danny tearfully calling Zack his 'gravity.'

Beat by beat

Opening
Zack proposes to Nolan; after an initial rejection due to 'timing,' Nolan accepts and Danny is named best man.
Inciting Incident
The Greek wedding venue goes out of business, forcing Danny and Zack to travel to Santorini alone to save the wedding.
Midpoint
Danny and Zack bond over Greek culture and wedding planning, culminating in a near-kiss at a batting cage.
Climax
Danny confesses his love to Zack, but Zack initially chooses to stay with Nolan for the sake of safety and friendship.
Resolution
Zack breaks off the wedding with Nolan and joins Danny at a cliffside to declare his love; they jump together into the sea.
Epilogue
One year later, Danny and Zack have their own wedding at the Greek ruins they scouted together.

27 tropes in one movie

We counted 27 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

The backstory

The Groomsmen: Second Chances is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Ron Oliver. It stars Jonathan Bennett and Alexander Lincoln. The film portrays a baseball coach who becomes aware of his romantic feelings for his best friend after the latter becomes engaged.

From Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 46% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog The Groomsmen: Second Chances belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

The GroomsmenPart of the 3-film The Groomsmen series.

BINGOPlans get derailed by the weatherThe lead returns to their hometownScouting venues across SantoriniA famous celebrity character appearsA cosy interior full of warm lightingA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA bride hides out telling the storyA meaningful look held a beat too longThe love interest is a executiveA batting cage appears on a Greek islandA toast at a celebrationThe story travels to another country★Someone races to catch the other before they leaveSomeone decorates a Christmas treeThe leads laugh at the same momentA best friend who has all the answersThe booked wedding venue goes bankruptA nervous voicemail goes unsentA local YouTube chef shows them aroundA dance or a ballA change of heart by the final actSomeone cooks or bakes on screenSet abroadA happy ending

Hallmark Bingo

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

“You can't keep acting like a rookie trying to steal home plate with a batter on the... infield?”
— ZackAttempting to use a baseball analogy to lecture Danny.
“I think Nolan has some quirks... he doesn't laugh.”
— DannyExplaining why he doesn't think Nolan is right for Zack.
“It is the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded... and you're up to bat!”
— DannyMotivating Zack to save the wedding after the venue closes.
“I never worried about the future... because I always knew that you would be in it.”
— DannyDuring his wedding vows to Zack.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Danny Hart
Lead
Baseball Coach/Former Pitcher
ImpulsiveLoyalAthleticHurricane Danny
Zack
Love interest
Business Manager
Best friend and business manager
OrganizedBritishRisk-averseSmart
Nolan
Supporting
Prosecutor
Zack's original fiancé
WorkaholicSeriousLiteral
Ophelia Papadopolous
Supporting
YouTube Chef
Local guide and wedding helper
OpinionatedWarmConnected

Questions people ask about The Groomsmen: Second Chances

Where can I watch The Groomsmen: Second Chances?

The Groomsmen: Second Chances is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is The Groomsmen: Second Chances?

The Groomsmen: Second Chances runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.

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