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Second Best is a 1994 British drama film produced by Sarah Radclyffe and directed by Chris Menges. It closely follows the 1991 novel of the same name by David Cook, who also wrote the screenplay. Plot. Graham Holt is a single man, who wants to adopt a son. James Lennards is a disturbed child brought up in foster care.
- $86,115
- Simon Boswell
- 30 September 1994
- Sarah Radclyffe
Sep 30, 1994 · Second Best: Directed by Chris Menges. With William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Keith Allen, Chris Cleary Miles. Graham, a lonely Welsh postal worker, adopts James, a troubled ten-year-old boy. Graham always wanted a son, but James loves his biological father too much to give Graham a chance.
- (1.8K)
- Drama
- Chris Menges
- 1994-09-30
Oct 14, 1994 · Second Best. Roger Ebert October 14, 1994. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. William Hurt is one of the most introspective of actors, playing characters who often seem to be musing on the meaning of their actions. This trait is well-used in "Second Best," where he plays Graham Holt, a village postmaster in Wales, who has arrived at ...
Graham Holt (William Hurt) is a reclusive Welsh postal worker who lives with his terminally ill father. Aware that he'll soon be alone, Graham decides to adopt a son, but, because he's a single man, he's told he'll be offered only the most troubled children available.
Second Best. Graham Holt (William Hurt) is a reclusive Welsh postal worker who lives with his terminally ill father. Aware that he'll soon be alone, Graham decides to adopt a son, but, because...
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- Chris Menges
- PG-13
- William Hurt
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Sep 30, 1994 · Fandom. Share. Now Streaming. Watch Now. Second Best (1994) 12 09/30/1994 (US) Drama , Family 1h 45m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. 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.
