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The Best of Times

1986·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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A comedy about life, hope, and getting even.

A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
Small-Town CharmFeel-Good ComedySports Underdog StoryRedemption NarrativeCharacter-DrivenNostalgic VibeFriendship and CommunityEndearing Losers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Best of Times

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Where can I stream The Best of Times legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Best of Times worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Best of Times rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Best of Times?

1 h 44 min

The Best of Times runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Best of Times?

Critics43
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see The Best of Times much the same way.

What language is The Best of Times in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Best of Times?

20ATAUBEBRCHDEFRGBGGIEINITNLNZ+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Best of Times in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Best of Times use?

Jerk JockCurb-Stomp BattleFalse Flag OperationThe RevealOpposing Sports TeamBig GameGlory DaysHook HumiliationLower-Deck EpisodeNormal Fish in a Tiny PondDying TownJaded Washout

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Best of Times, including Jerk Jock, Curb-Stomp Battle, False Flag Operation.