Best Seller (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, Best Seller is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Flynn, running about 95 minutes. “Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
Who’s in it. Best Seller stars James Woods as Cleve, Brian Dennehy as Dennis Meechum, Victoria Tennant as Roberta Gillian and Allison Balson as Holly Meechum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Best Seller has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 Seller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Seller 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 Seller (1987)?
- In US, Best Seller is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Seller worth watching?
- Best Seller holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Best Seller?
- Best Seller stars James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant, Allison Balson and Paul Shenar.
- When was Best Seller released?
- Best Seller was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.