Sign in Sign up

Best: His Mother's Son

2009Movie1 h 30 min

60

DecentGoodWatch score

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Best – His Mother’s Son (BBC Two) was a gloomy drama about Ann Best, mother of George, who was strictly teetotal until her mid-40s, when she had her first sip of sherry to celebrate her son’s footballing success.

Good for

Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood
You want fast pacing

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by: Colin Barr
Written by: Terry Cafolla

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 29, 2009 · 1 h 30 min · Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released: April 29, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Best: His Mother's Son worth watching?"

Questions about Best: His Mother's Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Best: His Mother's Son worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7).

Will Best: His Mother's Son make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Best: His Mother's Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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