Best Laid Plans (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, Best Laid Plans is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mike Barker, running about 92 minutes. “Keeping a relationship alive can be murder” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting for a moment that Lissa isn't really who she seems. What unfolds next is a dangerous, tangled web of double-crosses and seduction.
Who’s in it. Best Laid Plans stars Reese Witherspoon as Lissa, Alessandro Nivola as Nick, Josh Brolin as Bryce and Gene Wolande as Lawyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Best Laid Plans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Best Laid Plans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Laid Plans tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Laid Plans (1999)?
- In US, Best Laid Plans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Best Laid Plans worth watching?
- Best Laid Plans holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Best Laid Plans?
- Best Laid Plans stars Reese Witherspoon, Alessandro Nivola, Josh Brolin, Gene Wolande and Terrence Howard.
- When was Best Laid Plans released?
- Best Laid Plans was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.