How long is Second Best?

Second Best is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Second Best rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Second Best.

Where can I stream Second Best?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Second Best (1994) tonight

Second Best (1994) runs 1 h 45 min and averages 6.7 from 42 TMDB members. The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, Family
Released: September 30, 1994
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 42 votes
Director: Chris Menges
Starring: William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, Prunella Scales
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Second Best?: Second Best is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Second Best rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Second Best.
Is Second Best a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Second Best?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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