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Second Best

1219941h 45mChris Menges
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"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.

DramaFamily
SuicideSocial WorkerOrphanageVillageOrphanPostal WorkerSmall VillageAdopted Son

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What is Second Best (1994) about?

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

Who stars in Second Best?

Second Best stars William Hurt (Graham Holt), Nathan Yapp (Jimmy), Jane Horrocks (Debbie), Prunella Scales (Margery), Keith Allen (John). The film was directed by Chris Menges.

How long is Second Best?

Second Best has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated 12.

Is Second Best worth watching?

Second Best holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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