The Best Offer (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2013, The Best Offer is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 131 minutes. “A master of possession. A crime of obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Virgil Oldman is a world renowned antiques expert and auctioneer. An eccentric genius, he leads a solitary life, going to extreme lengths to keep his distance from the messiness of human relationships. When appointed by the beautiful but emotionally damaged Claire to oversee the valuation and sale of her family’s priceless art collection, Virgil allows himself to form an attachment to her – and soon he is engulfed by a passion which will rock his bland existence to the core.
Who’s in it. The Best Offer stars Geoffrey Rush as Virgil Oldman, Jim Sturgess as Robert, Sylvia Hoeks as Claire and Donald Sutherland as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Best Offer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $19.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 The Best Offer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Offer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Offer (2013)?
- In US, The Best Offer is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ 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 The Best Offer worth watching?
- The Best Offer holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Best Offer?
- The Best Offer stars Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Sylvia Hoeks, Donald Sutherland and Maximilian Dirr.
- When was The Best Offer released?
- The Best Offer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.