Think Like a Man Too
Think Like a Man Too is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by [Tim Story](/page/Tim Story) and written by Keith Merryman and David A. Newman.[1] Serving as a sequel to the 2012 film Think Like a Man, it continues the story of interconnected couples navigating relationships inspired by advice from Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.[1] The plot centers on the group traveling to Las Vegas for a wedding, where plans for a romantic weekend unravel amid wild bachelor and bachelorette parties, temptations, and compromising situations that test their bonds.[2] The ensemble cast reprises their roles from the first film, led by Kevin Hart as the fast-talking Cedric, Regina Hall as his fiancée Candace, Michael Ealy as Dominic, Taraji P. Henson as Lauren, Romany Malco as Zeke, Meagan Good as Mya, Jerry Ferrara as Jeremy, and Gabrielle Union as Kristen.[2] Supporting actors include Jenifer Lewis as Candace's outspoken mother, Dennis Haysbert, Gary Owen, and Adam Brody in a new role.[2] Produced by Will Packer Productions and distributed by Screen Gems, a Sony Pictures Entertainment division, the film was shot primarily in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with a budget of $24 million.[3] Released theatrically on June 20, 2014, Think Like a Man Too topped the North American box office during its opening weekend, earning $29.3 million, and ultimately grossed $65 million domestically and $70 million worldwide.[3] The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, holding a 23% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 81 reviews, with the consensus noting that it reunites a talented cast but fails to develop the characters in fresh directions.[1] Despite the critical response, it found a larger audience appeal, scoring 59% from viewers on the site.[1]Plot and cast
Plot
In Think Like a Man Too, the ensemble of friends from the previous film reunites in Las Vegas for the wedding of Michael and Candace, where the couples navigate temptations, misunderstandings, and relational tests inspired by the advice from Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.[4] The group includes the engaged couple Michael, a devoted partner eager to start a family, and Candace, a driven single mother; Dominic, an ambitious chef, and Lauren, a financial executive; Zeke, a reformed playboy, and Mya, his skeptical girlfriend; Jeremy, a laid-back husband, and Kristen, his career-focused wife; Bennett, a fun-loving husband, and Tish, his wife seeking excitement; and Cedric, Michael's boisterous best man, who arrives solo amid his own marital separation.[5] Upon arrival, tensions simmer as Michael's overbearing mother, Loretta, arrives uninvited and begins meddling in the wedding plans, disapproving of Candace's background and imposing her vision for the event. Meanwhile, the men plan a low-key bachelor party, but Cedric escalates it into a wild night at a strip club, where amateur performances by the group lead to a chaotic brawl with other patrons, resulting in the entire bachelor party being arrested and thrown in jail. Simultaneously, the women's bachelorette party spirals when they unknowingly consume marijuana-infused gum from Jeremy's stash, leading to a hazy, uninhibited evening of dancing and revelations at a nightclub, during which Tish receives an impromptu makeover that reignites her confidence and intimacy with Bennett.[4][5] Individual couple dynamics intensify amid the Vegas chaos. Zeke faces a fidelity test when an old flame tempts him, but he resists and reaffirms his commitment by proposing to Mya in a dramatic fountain scene, leading her to accept despite lingering doubts about his past. Dominic and Lauren grapple with conflicting career opportunities—his in New York and hers in Las Vegas—but both choose to decline them, prioritizing their relationship and returning to Los Angeles together. Jeremy and Kristen, who have been trying to conceive, confront his reluctance toward fatherhood; Kristen softens her controlling tendencies, and by the film's end, her missed period hints at a successful pregnancy, strengthening their bond. Bennett and Tish, already married, use the trip to rediscover their spark through her makeover and his supportive antics, while Cedric's reckless spending of $40,000 on party excesses causes further complications but ultimately redeems him when he secures a new wedding venue. Loretta's conflict with Candace peaks during the jail aftermath, but Michael defends his fiancée, prompting Loretta to apologize and embrace the union.[4] The group's misadventures culminate in reconciliations, with Cedric's quick thinking arranging an impromptu nighttime wedding ceremony at a stunning hotel overlook after the original venue falls through. All couples emerge more committed, having overcome betrayals and temptations through honest communication and the book's guiding principles, as Michael and Candace exchange vows surrounded by their supportive friends.[4][5]Cast
Think Like a Man Too reunites the principal cast from the 2012 film Think Like a Man, with the ensemble portraying established couples facing new relational dynamics during a Las Vegas trip.[2] The returning actors reprise their roles, bringing continuity to the characters' arcs as committed partners.[6]| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hart | Cedric Ward | The bumbling, comedic best friend and eternal optimist providing comic relief among the group, arriving solo during a marital separation.[6] |
| Michael Ealy | Dominic | The once-struggling artist now a successful chef in a stable relationship with Lauren.[6] |
| Taraji P. Henson | Lauren | Dominic's driven, career-focused girlfriend, a financial executive balancing professional success with romance.[6] |
| Terrence J | Michael | The charismatic fitness trainer committed to his partner Candace, preparing for their wedding.[6] |
| Regina Hall | Candace | Michael's devoted fiancée, a resilient single mother navigating love and family.[6] |
| Romany Malco | Zeke | The reformed playboy attempting to maintain fidelity with his girlfriend Mya.[6] |
| Meagan Good | Mya | Zeke's supportive girlfriend, a confident pharmaceutical representative with doubts about his past.[6] |
| Jerry Ferrara | Jeremy | The awkward, loyal husband to Kristen, often relying on his friends for advice while confronting fatherhood.[6] |
| Gabrielle Union | Kristen | Jeremy's high-powered wife, a no-nonsense executive prioritizing her career, marriage, and starting a family.[6] |
| Gary Owen | Bennett | A fun-loving husband to Tish, part of the group and seeking to reignite their marriage.[6] |
| Wendi McLendon-Covey | Tish | Bennett's wife, who gains confidence through a makeover during the trip.[6] |