More physically intimate footage was shot between Stephen Baldwin and Josh Charles, notably a kissing scene during the big "three-way", and a one-on-one sex scene that occurred after Alex moves out. Baldwin discussed these scenes being cut in print interviews when the film came out.
Director Andrew Fleming has said this film is closely based on a similar experience he had during college.
The movie Eddy talks about, which he watches in French film class, about two men falling in love with the same woman, is Jules and Jim (1962).
In 2001, a DVD of the film was released with some special features; A director's audio commentary, an alternate ending, various language and cast talent files.
Further cementing its place in time as a product of Generation X culture, Threesome (1994) was released in theaters on April 8, 1994, the same day it was announced Kurt Cobain had been found dead.