The Best of Times(1986)
A comedy about life, hope, and getting even.
The Best of Times Synopsis
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
The Best of Times (1986) is a comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, released on January 31, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, Pamela Reed and Holly Palance. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 136 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers:
- Ron Shelton
- Producers:
- Gordon Carroll
- Cinematographer:
- Charles F. Wheeler
- Production:
- Kings Road Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Best of Times (1986) Trailer
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The Best of Times Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Williams
as Jack Dundee
Kurt Russell
as Reno Hightower
Pamela Reed
as Gigi Hightower
Holly Palance
as Elly Dundee
Donald Moffat
as Herbert ("The Colonel")
Margaret Whitton
as Darla Robinson
M. Emmet Walsh
as Charlie
Donovan Scott
as Eddie
R.G. Armstrong
as Schutte
Dub Taylor
as Mac
Carl Ballantine
as Arturo
Kathleen Freeman
as Rosie
Key crew
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, written by Ron Shelton, produced by Gordon Carroll.
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The Best of Times Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 136 ratings.
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The Best of Times – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Best of Times online?
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The Best of Times (1986) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Best of Times?
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The main cast of The Best of Times (1986) includes Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, Pamela Reed, Holly Palance and Donald Moffat. The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best of Times released?
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The Best of Times was released on January 31, 1986 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Best of Times worth watching?
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The Best of Times (1986) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 136 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Best of Times?
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Yes. The official The Best of Times trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.