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Second Best

2004Movie1 h 26 minR

Comedy
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes44%32%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes44%32%

Summary

Jealousy overwhelms a group of friends, particularly struggling writer Elliot, as they prepare for the homecoming of their old friend, a wildly successful L.A. producer.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Eric Weber
Written by
Eric Weber
Produced by
Joe Pantoliano, Anthony Katagas, Callum Greene
Music by
Joe Weber, Nathan Wilson, John Leccese

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 2004 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
January 1, 2004
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Second Best?"

Questions about Second Best

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Second Best?

PlexPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Second Best streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Plex.

Is Second Best worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 44).

Will Second Best make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Second Best plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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