Second Best (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, Second Best is a drama and family film directed by Chris Menges, running about 105 minutes. “A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together, they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Who’s in it. Second Best stars William Hurt as Graham Holt, Nathan Yapp as Jimmy, Keith Allen as John and Jane Horrocks as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Second Best has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $86.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Best page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Best tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Best (1994)?
- In US, Second Best is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Second Best worth watching?
- Second Best holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Best?
- Second Best stars William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Keith Allen, Jane Horrocks and Prunella Scales.
- When was Second Best released?
- Second Best was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.