The Best Years (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, The Best Years is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Danny Patrick, running about 93 minutes. “In a city divided by History, Religion and Politics. Greed will Unite them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peace is declared in Northern Ireland after thirty years of troubles. The criminal empires that have existed during the troubles can no longer operate and are being shut down. George is released from prison and returns to his old working-class neighbourhood to resume his life and steer clear of trouble which includes his best friend Emmet. Nadine has also come back to Derry after many years away, she is the estranged daughter of the resident crime boss Simon McKnight and also George first love. When Emmet finds a bag of money belonging to a ruthless loyalist hit-man Giggles, George is compelled to help him one last time to return it. This step is too far and they are forced to enlist the help of a gang from the other side of the community.
Who’s in it. The Best Years stars Connor Barr as Burger Van Vendor, Martin Kemp as Simon McKnight, Leon Bearman as Jerome Jackson and Enn Reitel as Father Jude Best, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Years tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Years (2013)?
- In GB, The Best Years is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Best Years?
- The Best Years stars Connor Barr, Martin Kemp, Leon Bearman, Enn Reitel and Matt Healy.
- When was The Best Years released?
- The Best Years was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.