The Groomsmen
3 movies
The Groomsmen is built on a smart premise: take three lifelong friends who keep standing up at one another's weddings, then give each of them his own film. Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett, and B.J. Britt play Jackson, Danny, and Pete, and they all turn up across the trilogy, so the friend group itself becomes the throughline rather than any single couple. Heather Hemmens, Alexander Lincoln, and Lily Dodsworth-Evans recur around them, and the whole thing feels like checking in on a group chat as their love lives sort themselves out.
Three films, all from 2024, and they globe-trot from Italy to Philadelphia to Greece. The mood is warm and frequently comedic, and the buddy dynamic gets as much screen time as the romance, which is the point. The Groomsmen: Last Dance leads the set at a strong 6.9. If you've ever wished a Hallmark romance spent more time on the friends in the wedding party, this franchise was made for you.
The Groomsmen movies in order
Connected ensemble with a shared friend group. Each film centers a different friend and stands alone, but release order keeps the group's overlapping arcs in sync.
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The Groomsmen Last Dance(2024)
Jackson's film and the highest-rated of the three at 6.9, which makes it the natural starting point. Talent manager Jackson (Tyler Hynes) moves to Sperlonga, Italy to be near his teenage daughter and, after a rocky meet-cute, falls for local cafe owner Gabriella (Elena Rusconi) while his friends meddle from afar. A grown-up Betty narrates from her own wedding day, which frames the whole romance. Watch for Jackson's roster of absurd clients, including one whose entire talent is eating soup on camera.
- 2
The Groomsmen: First Look(2024)
Pete's film, and the most overtly comedic of the set. Cautious Philadelphia pediatrician Pete (B.J. Britt) meets Chelsea (Heather Hemmens), a doctor stationed overseas, at a wedding, then tries to make a long-distance romance work with the whole friend group cheering and interfering in equal measure. There's an 88-minute texting rule, a proposal that goes sideways in a Bulgarian airport, and the trio's signature choreographed wedding dance. Best watched alongside the others for the full ensemble payoff.
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The Groomsmen: Second Chances(2024)
Danny's film, set in Greece and the most tender of the three. Former pro baseball player Danny (Jonathan Bennett) is asked to be best man at his best friend Zack's destination wedding, and saving the suddenly-collapsing Santorini venue together forces feelings he's buried for years to the surface. Bennett also co-directs. A friendship-tipping-into-something-more story with real warmth, plus a batting cage incongruously set up on a scenic Greek island. Round out the trilogy here.
The Groomsmen cast
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch The Groomsmen movies?
Watch in release order: Last Dance, First Look, then Second Chances, all from 2024. Each film centers a different friend and stands alone, but the trio appears throughout, so release order keeps the group's stories aligned.
How many The Groomsmen movies are there?
There are three The Groomsmen films, all released in 2024, each focusing on one of the three best friends played by Tyler Hynes, B.J. Britt, and Jonathan Bennett.
Who stars in The Groomsmen trilogy?
Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett, and B.J. Britt play the three friends across all three films, with Heather Hemmens, Alexander Lincoln, and Lily Dodsworth-Evans recurring around them.
Where are The Groomsmen movies set?
The trilogy travels internationally: Last Dance is set in Italy, First Look in Philadelphia, and Second Chances in Greece.
Where can I watch The Groomsmen movies?
They air on the Hallmark Channel and stream on Hallmark+. Check each film's page on HallmarkDB for current availability.