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The Best of Times

1986Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.

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Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode
Written by: Ron Shelton
Produced by: Gordon Carroll
Music by: Arthur B. Rubinstein

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January 31, 1986 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released: January 31, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Also spoken: German, French
Made in: United States
Available in: 20 countries

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Jerk Jock, Curb-Stomp Battle, False Flag Operation +9

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Questions about The Best of Times

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Where can I stream The Best of Times?

In the United States, The Best of Times streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Fawesome, 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 9 other countries.

Is The Best of Times worth watching?

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 57).

Is The Best of Times okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Will The Best of Times make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch The Best of Times?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.