Movie

Best Seller

“Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.”

★ 6.0(146)19871h 35m

Best Seller is streaming on Looke, Oldflix and Looke Amazon Channel in Brazil, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Best Seller

🇧🇷 Brazil

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Good to know

Director: John Flynn
Release date: 1987-09-25
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $4,278,150
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Orion Pictures

Best Seller — trailer

About Best Seller

Best Seller is a 1987 movie in the Action, Crime and Drama genres, directed by John Flynn, starring James Woods, Brian Dennehy and Victoria Tennant. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 146 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Best Seller in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.

Cast

James Woods

Cleve

Brian Dennehy

Dennis Meechum

Victoria Tennant

Roberta Gillian

Allison Balson

Holly Meechum

Paul Shenar

David Madlock

George Coe

Graham

Anne Pitoniak

Mrs. Foster

Mary Carver

Cleve's mother

Kathleen Lloyd

Annie

Sully Boyar

Monks

Charles Tyner

Harold, Cleve's father

E. Brian Dean

Taxi Driver

Themes & keywords

new york citycaliforniarobberypolicebombdetectivetexasattempted murderheistsociopathmurderserial killerauthorgunfightwriter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Best Seller in Brazil?+

In Brazil, you can stream Best Seller on Looke, Oldflix and Looke Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is Best Seller on Netflix?+

Best Seller is not on Netflix in Brazil right now, but you can stream it on Looke, Oldflix and Looke Amazon Channel.

How long is Best Seller?+

Best Seller has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Best Seller?+

Best Seller stars James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant, Allison Balson and Paul Shenar.

When did Best Seller come out?+

Best Seller is a 1987 movie directed by John Flynn.

What genre is Best Seller?+

Best Seller is Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Best Seller?+

Best Seller was directed by John Flynn.