Name: The Best of Everything
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1959-10-09
Duration: 2 h 1 min
Cast: Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker, Martha Hyer, Diane Baker

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The Female Jungle EXPOSED!

An exposé of the lives and loves of Madison Avenue working girls and their higher-ups.

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Directed by: Jean Negulesco
Written by: Mann Rubin, Edith R. Sommer, Rona Jaffe
Produced by: Jerry Wald
Music by: Alfred Newman

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October 9, 1959 · 2 h 1 min · Sexual Content

Released: October 9, 1959
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream The Best of Everything?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Best of Everything from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Best of Everything worth watching?

56

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Best of Everything good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Best of Everything plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.