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Second Best

Second Best
★ 6.7/10•1994•1h 45m•14A•Drama•Family

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.

Chris Menges · Director

David Cook · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 30, 1994
Revenue$86,115

Actors

William Hurt

William Hurt

Graham Holt

Nathan Yapp

Nathan Yapp

Jimmy

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Debbie

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Margery

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

John

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Bernard

John Hurt

John Hurt

Uncle Turpin

Nerys Hughes

Nerys Hughes

Maureen

Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

Edward

Chris Cleary Miles

James

Adam Wills

Graham, age 12

Doris Irving

Adoption Shop Volunteer

James Warrior

James Warrior

Senior Social Worker

Jake Owen

Jake Owen

Jimmy, age 3

Rachel Freeman

Elsie

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