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Movie · 1994

Second Best

A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.

TMDB 6.7 / 101994105 min

The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

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★ 6.7 / 1019941h 45mMovie

The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

Directed by Chris Menges

Genres: Drama, Family

Cast

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

C

Chris Cleary Miles

James

A

Adam Wills

Graham, age 12

D

Doris Irving

Adoption Shop Volunteer

James Warrior

James Warrior

Senior Social Worker

Jake Owen

Jake Owen

Jimmy, age 3

R

Rachel Freeman

Elsie

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