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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.

  • Movie
  • 1994
  • 1h 45m

Directed by Chris Menges

6.7

TMDB audience rating
6.7 out of 10 from 42 votes

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Overview

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

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Cast and crew

  • William Hurt

    William HurtGraham Holt

  • Nathan Yapp

    Nathan YappJimmy

  • Jane Horrocks

    Jane HorrocksDebbie

  • Prunella Scales

    Prunella ScalesMargery

  • Keith Allen

    Keith AllenJohn

  • Alan Cumming

    Alan CummingBernard

  • John Hurt

    John HurtUncle Turpin

  • Nerys Hughes

    Nerys HughesMaureen

  • Alfred Lynch

    Alfred LynchEdward

  • Chris Cleary MilesJames

  • Adam WillsGraham, age 12

  • Doris IrvingAdoption Shop Volunteer

  • James Warrior

    James WarriorSenior Social Worker

  • Jake Owen

    Jake OwenJimmy, age 3

  • Rachel FreemanElsie

Director
Chris Menges
Writer
David Cook
Music
Simon Boswell
Cinematography
Ashley Rowe