Second Best (1994)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
- Released: 1994-09-30
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 42 votes
Directed by Chris Menges.
Top cast
- William Hurt as Graham Holt
- Nathan Yapp as Jimmy
- Jane Horrocks as Debbie
- Prunella Scales as Margery
- Keith Allen as John
- Alan Cumming as Bernard
- John Hurt as Uncle Turpin
- Nerys Hughes as Maureen
- Alfred Lynch as Edward
- Chris Cleary Miles as James
Where to watch Second Best
- United States: watch free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Canada: stream on Disney Plus; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Australia: watch free on Tubi TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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