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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.”

6.719941h 45mDramaFamily
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Second Best is a 1994 drama and family film, running 1h 45m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Apple TV Store and YouTube.

12 age rating1h 45mDramaFamily

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1994-09-30
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama, Family
Director
Chris Menges
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 42 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

Cast

14 names
William HurtGraham Holt
Nathan YappJimmy
Jane HorrocksDebbie
Prunella ScalesMargery
Keith AllenJohn
Alan CummingBernard
John HurtUncle Turpin
Nerys HughesMaureen
Alfred LynchEdward
Chris Cleary MilesJames
Adam WillsGraham, age 12
Doris IrvingAdoption Shop Volunteer
James WarriorSenior Social Worker
Jake OwenJimmy, age 3

Questions about Second Best

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Where can I watch Second Best in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Second Best is listed on Apple TV Store, Apple TV Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Second Best suitable for children?

Second Best is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Second Best on PelisPlus UK?

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What is Second Best about?

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

How long is Second Best?

Second Best runs for 1h 45m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Second Best trailer?

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