Where to watch Second Best in United States
Second Best is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About Second Best
Second Best is a 1994 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Chris Menges, starring William Hurt, Nathan Yapp and Jane Horrocks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Second Best in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Second Best trailer
Overview
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Top cast
William Hurt
Graham Holt
Nathan Yapp
Jimmy
Jane Horrocks
Debbie
Prunella Scales
Margery
Keith Allen
John
Alan Cumming
Bernard
John Hurt
Uncle Turpin
Nerys Hughes
Maureen
Alfred Lynch
Edward
Chris Cleary Miles
James
Adam Wills
Graham, age 12
Doris Irving
Adoption Shop Volunteer
James Warrior
Senior Social Worker
Jake Owen
Jimmy, age 3
Rachel Freeman
Elsie
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Second Best in United States?+
In United States, Second Best is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Second Best on Netflix?+
Second Best is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Second Best?+
Second Best has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who stars in Second Best?+
Second Best stars William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, Prunella Scales and Keith Allen.
When did Second Best come out?+
Second Best is a 1994 movie directed by Chris Menges.
What genre is Second Best?+
Second Best is Drama and Family film.
Who directed Second Best?+
Second Best was directed by Chris Menges.
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