Best Seller

1987·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes71%53%

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Best Seller fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
Crime ThrillerHitmanWriterPolitical CorruptionConspiracyInvestigationPartnershipMoral Ambiguity80s Action

Crew

Directed by:
John Flynn, Marilyn Bailey
Written by:
Larry Cohen
Produced by:
John Daly, Derek Gibson, Diane Dimeo
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Allan K. Rosen, Rick Kline

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Best Seller

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Best Seller legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

Best Seller is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Best Seller worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Best Seller rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Best Seller?

1 h 35 min

Best Seller runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Best Seller?

Critics71
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Best Seller higher (71) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Best Seller in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Best Seller?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Best Seller in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Best Seller use?

Human ShieldBadass in a Nice SuitSarcastic ClappingDesecrating the DeadUnusual EuphemismThe Mad HatterIf You Kill Him, You Will Be Just Like Him!Dressing as the EnemyGood Guns, Bad GunsVehicle VanishChekhov's GunSlashed Throatand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Best Seller, including Human Shield, Badass in a Nice Suit, Sarcastic Clapping.

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