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Best of the Best

2026Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic714.9Rotten Tomatoes80%61%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about sports and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

It takes two to take over.

Two childhood besties join UCLA's competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team, only to find the road to the US championships is fiercer than they imagined.

Feels like

  • Dance Competition Drama
  • Energetic Coming-of-Age
  • Feel-Good Sports Movie
  • Rhythmic & Musical
  • Youthful Ambition
  • Choreographed Spectacle
  • Supportive Community
  • High-Energy Pacing
  • Inspirational Underdog Story
  • Pop-Culture Infused

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Lena Khan
Written by
Hasan Minhaj, Prashanth Venkataramanujam
Produced by
Hasan Minhaj, Jonathan Eirich, Prashanth Venkataramanujam
Music by
Daniel Rojas

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Facts

September 18, 2026 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
September 18, 2026
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hindi
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Best of the Best?"

Questions about Best of the Best

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Where can I stream Best of the Best?

Netflix

In the United States, Best of the Best streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Best of the Best worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is Best of the Best okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Best of the Best make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Best of the Best?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.