Nothing But the Best (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1964, Nothing But the Best is a comedy film directed by Clive Donner, running about 99 minutes. “It purrs like a Rolls Royce... It pleasures like bubbly champagne...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!
Who’s in it. Nothing But the Best stars Alan Bates as Jimmy Brewster, Denholm Elliott as Charlie Prince, Millicent Martin as Ann Horton and Harry Andrews as Mr. Horton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Nothing But the Best has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nothing But the Best page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nothing But the Best tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nothing But the Best (1964)?
- In GB, Nothing But the Best is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nothing But the Best worth watching?
- Nothing But the Best holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nothing But the Best?
- Nothing But the Best stars Alan Bates, Denholm Elliott, Millicent Martin, Harry Andrews and Pauline Delaney.
- When was Nothing But the Best released?
- Nothing But the Best was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.