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Second Best

1994Movie1 h 45 min

DramaFamily
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%79%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%79%

Summary

The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directed by
Chris Menges
Written by
David Cook
Produced by
Sarah Radclyffe
Music by
Simon Boswell

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Facts

September 30, 1994 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 30, 1994
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$86,115
Available in
19 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Second Best?"

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Where can I stream Second Best?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, Second Best is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Second Best worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Second Best plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.