Second Best

Sep 30, 1994

1h 45m

★ 6.7

A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Regency Enterprises

Alcor Films

Fron Film Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Second Best Trailers

Cast

Graham Holt

William Hurt

Jimmy

Nathan Yapp

Debbie

Jane Horrocks

Margery

Prunella Scales

John

Keith Allen

Bernard

Alan Cumming

Uncle Turpin

John Hurt

Maureen

Nerys Hughes

Edward

Alfred Lynch

James

Chris Cleary Miles

Graham, age 12

Adam Wills

Adoption Shop Volunteer

Doris Irving

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7.6

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6.5

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7.4

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