The film follows the story of Oscar Novak (played by Matthew Perry), an architect who is mistakenly believed to be gay by his wealthy client, Charles Newman (played by Dylan McDermott). Charles hires Oscar to keep an eye on his mistress, Amy Post (played by Neve Campbell), while he is away on business, believing that Oscar won’t be a threat to his relationship with Amy because he thinks Oscar is gay.
Initially, Oscar goes along with the misunderstanding to secure a major architectural project from Charles. However, he soon finds himself developing genuine feelings for Amy. Meanwhile, Amy starts to suspect that Oscar may not be gay after all and begins to fall for him as well.
Complicating matters further is Oscar’s best friend and business partner, Peter Steinberg (played by Oliver Platt), who is actually gay and unaware of Oscar’s true feelings for Amy. Peter encourages Oscar to embrace his supposed homosexuality, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and awkward situations.
As Oscar and Amy’s relationship deepens, they struggle to navigate the complexities of their feelings while keeping up the facade of Oscar’s homosexuality. Meanwhile, Charles becomes increasingly suspicious of Oscar’s intentions and begins to suspect that he may be romantically interested in Amy.
In a climactic sequence, the truth about Oscar’s sexuality is finally revealed, leading to a confrontation between Oscar, Amy, Charles, and Peter. Despite the initial shock and confusion, Oscar and Amy confess their love for each other, while Charles comes to terms with the end of his relationship with Amy.
In the end, Oscar and Amy embark on a romantic relationship, while Charles realizes that he needs to make changes in his own life. Peter also finds happiness with a new love interest, and the three friends come to appreciate the importance of honesty and authenticity in their relationships.
“Three to Tango” is a lighthearted and charming romantic comedy that explores themes of love, friendship, and identity. With its witty dialogue, likable characters, and heartwarming storyline, the film offers a fun and entertaining look at the complexities of modern romance.