The Best That Never Was (2010): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2010, The Best That Never Was is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Jonathan Hock, running about 102 minutes. “He could outrun everything except expectations” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1981, college athletic recruiting changed forever as a dozen big-time football programs sat waiting for the decision by a physically powerful and lightning-quick high school running back named Marcus Dupree. On his way to eclipsing Herschel Walker’s record for the most touchdowns in high school history, Dupree attracted recruiters from schools in every major conference to his hometown of Philadelphia, Miss. More than a decade removed from being a flashpoint in the civil-rights struggle, Philadelphia was once again thrust back into the national spotlight. Dupree took the attention in stride, and committed to Oklahoma. What followed, though, was a forgettable college career littered with conflict, injury and oversized expectations. Eight-time Emmy Award winner Jonathan Hock will examine why this star burned out so young and how he ultimately used football to redeem himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Best That Never Was has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Kanada you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best That Never Was page.

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