Movie

The Best Place to Be

★ 7.5(2)19793h 15m

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Good to know

Director: David Miller
Release date: 1979-05-27
Runtime: 3h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Ross Hunter Productions

About The Best Place to Be

The Best Place to Be is a 1979 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by David Miller, starring Donna Reed, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Mildred Dunnock. It has a runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best Place to Be in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A widow's life is thrown into turmoil by her hippie daughter, her rebellious teenage son, and an ill-starred love affair she is having with a much younger man -- and then a former suitor comes back into the picture.

Cast

Donna Reed

Sheila Callahan

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Bill Reardon

Mildred Dunnock

Rose Price

Betty White

Sally Cantrell

John Phillip Law

Dr. Gary Mancini

Stephanie Zimbalist

Maryanne Callahan

Michael Shannon

Patrick Callahan

Gregory Harrison

Rick Jawlosky

Timothy Hutton

Tommy Callahan

Lloyd Bochner

Bob Stockwood

Madlyn Rhue

Emily Stockwood

Rick Jason

Paul Bellinger

Themes & keywords

widowlove affair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best Place to Be in Italy?+

The Best Place to Be is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Best Place to Be on Netflix?+

The Best Place to Be is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Best Place to Be?+

The Best Place to Be has a runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes).

Who stars in The Best Place to Be?+

The Best Place to Be stars Donna Reed, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Mildred Dunnock, Betty White and John Phillip Law.

When did The Best Place to Be come out?+

The Best Place to Be is a 1979 movie directed by David Miller.

What genre is The Best Place to Be?+

The Best Place to Be is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Best Place to Be?+

The Best Place to Be was directed by David Miller.