Tag

The friends engage in their first game of tag at the young age of nine, marking the beginning of a lifelong tradition. This initial encounter occurs in May 1983, setting the stage for nearly three decades of playful competition.

The group establishes the core rule of their game, where the last person tagged becomes 'it' until the next round begins. This foundational rule becomes a defining aspect of their friendship and ongoing rivalry as they grow up.

With Hoagie being the last person tagged in the previous game, he decides to rally his friends for one final round. He reaches out to Bob, Chilli, and Kevin, emphasizing the urgency of tagging their elusive friend Jerry before his upcoming wedding.

Hoagie unveils that Jerry plans to retire from the game due to his wedding. This news propels the group into action, determined to tag Jerry before he says 'I do.' The stakes are higher than ever, adding tension to their long-standing game.

Rebecca Crosby, a reporter from the Wall Street Journal, joins the group to document their extraordinary three-decade-long game of tag. Her presence adds an intriguing layer to the group's dynamic and the game's intensity.

The friends arrive in Spokane, Washington, ready to track down Jerry. They attempt to lure him to a local country club for a catch, but quickly find themselves outsmarted by Jerry's athleticism.

After discovering Jerry's fiancée Susan and feeling left out of the wedding plans, a deal is struck: the group agrees to refrain from playing tag during the wedding events in exchange for invitations. The tension between competition and friendship grows.

Despite the agreement, the friends make bold attempts to tag Jerry. One notable attempt involves Hoagie disguising himself as an elderly woman to catch Jerry off guard at the mall, but he ends up embarrassed instead.

During the rehearsal dinner, Jerry enlists high school crush Cheryl as a distraction, leading to a series of painful mishaps for Hoagie, Chilli, and Kevin. The evening takes a surprisingly dramatic turn when Susan announces she is pregnant.

In a hilarious yet tense moment, the friends crash Jerry's Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on the day of his wedding. Disguised as attendees, they lock exits to capture him, but their plan spirals out of control as chaos ensues.

During the meeting, a genuine crisis develops when Susan appears to faint. The friends mistakenly believe their plan has thwarted Jerry’s wedding, leading to emotional turmoil until they discover the truth behind her incident.

Upon realizing that the wedding is still on, the friends crash the ceremony in a fit of anger. At the wedding, revelations unfold when Susan reveals that her pregnancy announcement was a ruse to energize the guys' competitive spirit.

In a comedic climax, Hoagie attempts to tag Jerry just as he and Susan share their first kiss. This results in an accidental tackle of the pastor and some injuries, culminating in a hilarious yet heartfelt moment.

After the chaotic events of the day, the group gathers in the hospital where Hoagie reveals he fabricated Jerry's retirement news to reconnect with his friends following a dire cancer diagnosis. This news shifts their perspective on their game and friendships.

Moved by Hoagie's honesty, Jerry allows himself to be tagged, signaling a new round of their beloved game right in the hospital. The rules are modified to include Anna and Rebecca, highlighting that friendship always prevails.