Second Best

"A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope."

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6.7/10

42 votes

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Financial performance & earnings

Worldwide

$86,115

Global Box Office

Where to Watch Second Best

Available in 16 countries

Country	Stream	Free	Rent	Buy
United States of America	—	YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom12	—	—	Apple TV Store	Apple TV Store, YouTube
Canada14A	Disney Plus	—	Apple TV Store, YouTube	Apple TV Store, YouTube
Australia	—	—	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube

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Age Ratings by Country

United Kingdom12

Canada14A

CZ15+

Production

Director

Chris Menges

Writers

David Cook, David Cook

Production Companies

Regency EnterprisesAlcor FilmsFron Film Production

Cast

William Hurt

Graham Holt

Nathan Yapp

Jimmy

Jane Horrocks

Debbie

Prunella Scales

Margery

Keith Allen

John

Alan Cumming

Bernard

John Hurt

Uncle Turpin

Nerys Hughes

Maureen

Alfred Lynch

Edward

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Chris Cleary Miles

James

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Adam Wills

Graham, age 12

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Doris Irving

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