Now You Know

Now You Know

Year: 2002

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: English

ComedyRomance

On the eve of his bachelor party, a man learns his fiancee wants to call off the wedding. The unmarried couple returns to New Jersey to sort out their relationship.

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1

Kerri calls off the wedding

On the eve of his bachelor party, Jeremy learns that his fiancée Kerri wants to call off the wedding without providing a reason. He resolves to figure out what caused her sudden decision and where the relationship stands. This sets the emotional tone for the rest of the night as he grapples with uncertainty.

eve of the bachelor party Jeremy's home
2

Couple returns to New Jersey to sort things out

The unmarried couple heads back to New Jersey to confront their relationship and the reasons behind Kerri's decision. They intend to talk things through and seek clarity. The trip signals a shift from celebration to confrontation.

shortly after the revelation New Jersey
3

Jeremy reconnects with Gil and Biscuit

Back at home, Jeremy hangs out with his old friends Gil and Biscuit. The duo jokes about breaking into homes and rearranging objects to unsettle the owners, a hobby that has started to rattle Jeremy. The reckless behavior also creates weariness in their vicinity.

same evening Jeremy's home
4

Mr. Victim grows paranoid

The pranks by Gil and Biscuit begin to unsettle a nearby homeowner, Mr. Victim, who becomes increasingly paranoid. His anxiety culminates in a tense confrontation as the intrusions continue. Jeremy is drawn into the unintended tension caused by his friends' antics.

that night neighborhood
5

Trip to the bar; talk about weddings and women

Jeremy, Gil, and Biscuit head to a local bar to drink and reflect on women and Jeremy's aborted wedding. The conversations reveal the fragility of relationships and the pressure surrounding the upcoming ceremony. The mood blends humor with the underlying anxiety of the night.

that night local bar
6

Kerri and Marty visit a lesbian bar; reveal pregnancy

Meanwhile, Kerri and her best friend Marty go to a lesbian bar where Marty tells Kerri she is pregnant. The revelation adds new stakes to the night and foreshadows future complications. The contrast of celebrations and secrets deepens the personal drama.

that night lesbian bar
7

Shane arrives for another bachelor party

The next morning, Shane, Jeremy's friend from Vegas, arrives to participate in a second bachelor party. Biscuit and Gil throw the plans into motion, bringing a different energy to the group. The influx of party momentum sets up further complications.

next morning unlisted location
8

The stripper reveals information at the party

The bachelor party goes awry when the stripper hired by Biscuit arrives and reveals that she saw Kerri at the lesbian bar the night before. Most of the group suspects a lesbian affair between Kerri and Marty, heightening tensions. The revelation twists the night in unexpected ways.

that party bachelor party venue
9

They taunt the houses again; Mr. Victim shoots

Biscuit and Gil take Jeremy and Shane to mess with houses again, continuing their reckless hobby. Mr. Victim has become paranoid enough to shoot at them, grazing Jeremy's ear. The danger of their prank habits becomes painfully real for Jeremy.

that night neighborhood houses
10

Jeremy goes to Kerri to talk

Facing his mortality, Jeremy and the others drive to Kerri's home so he can speak with her. She tells him that he took her for granted, and he pledges to change. It marks a turning point toward possible reconciliation.

later that night Kerri's home
11

Conflict reveals Marty is pregnant and Gil is the father

During a confrontation on the front lawn, Marty is revealed to be pregnant and Gil is identified as the father. The revelation complicates loyalties and forces the men to re-evaluate their relationships. The ripple effects touch Kerri and Jeremy as well.

during the confrontation front lawn
12

A tentative reconciliation and a farewell gesture

Kerri and Jeremy decide to hold onto hope and attempt reconciliation. They give Gil and Marty their plane tickets for a Florida honeymoon, allowing the new couple to have some privacy. The scene ends with Kerri and Jeremy holding hands, hinting at a renewed closeness.

end Kerri's home

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:23

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