Second Best

A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.

19941h 45m6.7(42 votes)

DramaFamily

Synopsis

The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

Second Best (1994) is a drama and family film directed by Chris Menges. It stars William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, and Jane Horrocks. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 42 votes.

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Director

Chris Menges

Cast

William Hurt

Graham Holt

Nathan Yapp

Jimmy

Jane Horrocks

Debbie

Prunella Scales

Margery

Keith Allen

John

Alan Cumming

Bernard

John Hurt

Uncle Turpin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Best

Where can I watch Second Best?

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Who stars in Second Best?

Second Best stars William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, and Prunella Scales, and was directed by Chris Menges.

How long is Second Best?

Second Best has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.

When did Second Best come out?

Second Best was released in 1994.

What genre is Second Best?

Second Best is a drama and family film.

Is Second Best worth watching?

Second Best holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.