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.”
Second Best is streaming on Disney Plus in Germany. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Second Best
🇩🇪 Germany
Good to know
- Director
- Chris Menges
- Release date
- 1994-09-30
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $86,115
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Regency Enterprises
Second Best — trailer
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 Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Second Best in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream Second Best on Disney Plus.
Is Second Best on Netflix?+
Second Best is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
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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