The Third Wheel is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Jordan Brady and starring Luke Wilson, Denise Richards, Jay Lacopo and Ben Affleck.

Its plot concerns a first date between the clumsy, shy Stanley (Luke Wilson) and the gorgeous Diana (Denise Richards), which is interrupted by a homeless man Phil (Jay Lacopo).

Stanley hits a homeless man Phil (Jay Lacopo) with his car as they leave the place where they had a drink, on the way to the theatre.

Afterwards, as Stanley accidentally parked in a tow-away zone, Diana and Phil accompany him to get his car.

Again, Stanley gets Phil at the ATM, planning to drop him, but has a change of heart, inviting to eat with them.