The Best of Everything (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1959, The Best of Everything is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 121 minutes. “The Female Jungle EXPOSED!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An exposé of the lives and loves of Madison Avenue working girls and their higher-ups.

Who’s in it. The Best of Everything stars Hope Lange as Caroline Bender, Stephen Boyd as Mike Rice, Suzy Parker as Gregg Adams and Martha Hyer as Barbara Lamont, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Best of Everything has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Best of Everything page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Best of Everything tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Best of Everything (1959)?
In US, The Best of Everything is available to 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 The Best of Everything worth watching?
The Best of Everything holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Best of Everything?
The Best of Everything stars Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker, Martha Hyer and Louis Jourdan.
When was The Best of Everything released?
The Best of Everything was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.