Best Laid Plans (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, Best Laid Plans is an action, thriller and drama film directed by David Blair, running about 108 minutes. “Some Friendships are worth fighting for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David Blair directs this powerful British Drama, loosely inspired by John Steinbeck's novel 'Of Mice and Men'. Set in Nottingham, the film revolves around the relationship between the thuggish Danny (Stephen Graham) and Joseph (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a giant of a man with a mental age of seven. When Danny finds himself in debt to a local crime boss, he feels he is left with no choice but to manipulate Joseph into participating in a series of underground cage fights from which Danny can pay his debts.
Who’s in it. Best Laid Plans stars Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Joseph, Stephen Graham as Danny, David O'Hara as Curtis and Lee Ingleby as Deano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Best Laid Plans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Laid Plans (2012)?
- In US, Best Laid Plans is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Best Laid Plans?
- Best Laid Plans stars Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Stephen Graham, David O'Hara, Lee Ingleby and Maxine Peake.