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A CHRIS MENGES FILM

Second Best

19941h 45mMovie

DramaFamily

IMDb6.8/ 10 · 2.1K votes

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.

Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Family
Parenthood
Growing up

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, a quick watch and a rainy day. Contains self-harm or suicide.

DirectorChris Menges

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.7 / 10

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Top cast

William HurtGraham Holt

Nathan YappJimmy

Jane HorrocksDebbie

Prunella ScalesMargery

Keith AllenJohn

Alan CummingBernard

John HurtUncle Turpin

Nerys HughesMaureen

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