The Best Man (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1964, The Best Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 102 minutes. “Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.
Who’s in it. The Best Man stars Henry Fonda as William Russell, Cliff Robertson as Joe Cantwell, Edie Adams as Mabel Cantwell and Margaret Leighton as Alice Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Best Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Man (1964)?
- In US, The Best Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Best Man worth watching?
- The Best Man holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton and Shelley Berman.
- When was The Best Man released?
- The Best Man was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.