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The Best of Me

2014Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

DramaRomance
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic295.3Rotten Tomatoes12%59%

A deeply romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

You never forget your first love.

A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.

Feels like

  • Melodramatic Romance
  • Nicholas Sparks Adaptation
  • Nostalgic Reunion
  • Southern Gothic Atmosphere
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Non-Linear Timeline
  • Small-Town Drama
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Teen Flashbacks

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Michael Hoffman
Written by
Will Fetters, J. Mills Goodloe, Nicholas Sparks
Produced by
Denise Di Novi, Ryan Kavanaugh, Nicholas Sparks
Music by
Aaron Zigman

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Facts

October 15, 2014 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
October 15, 2014
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
51 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Accidental Murder, The Alcoholic +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • Accidental Murder
  • The Alcoholic
  • The Atoner
  • Tall Poppy Syndrome
  • White Sheep
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Single-Target Sexuality
  • Relationship Upgrade
  • Forever Fling

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Best of Me?"

Questions about The Best of Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Best of Me?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Best of Me is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Best of Me worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is The Best of Me okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Best of Me good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Best of Me plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Best of Me use?

Abusive ParentsAccidental MurderThe AlcoholicThe AtonerTall Poppy SyndromeWhite SheepBittersweet EndingCool Old GuyDouble-Meaning TitleSingle-Target SexualityRelationship UpgradeForever Flingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Accidental Murder, and The Alcoholic.