Second Best(1994)
A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
Second Best Synopsis
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Second Best (1994) is a drama and family film directed by Chris Menges, released on September 30, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks and Prunella Scales. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Menges
- Writers:
- David Cook, David Cook
- Producers:
- Sarah Radclyffe
- Cinematographer:
- Ashley Rowe
- Composer:
- Simon Boswell
- Production:
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Fron Film Production
- Revenue:
- $86,115
- Status:
- Released
Second Best (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Second Best before you stream it.
Second Best Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Graham Holt
Nathan Yapp
as Jimmy
Jane Horrocks
as Debbie
Prunella Scales
as Margery
Keith Allen
as John
Alan Cumming
as Bernard
John Hurt
as Uncle Turpin
Nerys Hughes
as Maureen
Alfred Lynch
as Edward
- Chris Cleary Miles
Chris Cleary Miles
as James
- Adam Wills
Adam Wills
as Graham, age 12
- Doris Irving
Doris Irving
as Adoption Shop Volunteer
Key crew
Directed by Chris Menges, written by David Cook and David Cook, produced by Sarah Radclyffe.
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Second Best Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 41 ratings.
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Second Best – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Second Best online?
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Second Best (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Second Best?
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The main cast of Second Best (1994) includes William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, Prunella Scales and Keith Allen. The film was directed by Chris Menges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Second Best released?
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Second Best was released on September 30, 1994 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Second Best worth watching?
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Second Best (1994) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Second Best?
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Yes. The official Second Best trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.