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68% Critic Match
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.”
6.8 / 10• 1994• 1h 45m•NR• English
DramaFamily
Storyline
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Cast & Crew
William Hurt
Graham Holt
Lead
Nathan Yapp
Jimmy
Jane Horrocks
Debbie
Prunella Scales
Margery
Keith Allen
John
Alan Cumming
Bernard
John Hurt
Uncle Turpin
Nerys Hughes
Maureen
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Menges's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Second Best is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
