Movie

Best Laid Plans

“Keeping a relationship alive can be murder”

★ 5.7(136)19991h 32m

Best Laid Plans is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Best Laid Plans

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Good to know

Director: Mike Barker
Release date: 1999-04-09
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Spanish
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures

Best Laid Plans — trailer

About Best Laid Plans

Best Laid Plans is a 1999 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Mike Barker, starring Alessandro Nivola, Reese Witherspoon and Josh Brolin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 136 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Best Laid Plans in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Rich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting for a moment that Lissa isn't really who she seems. What unfolds next is a dangerous, tangled web of double-crosses and seduction.

Cast

Alessandro Nivola

Nick

Reese Witherspoon

Lissa

Josh Brolin

Bryce

Gene Wolande

Lawyer

Jonathan McMurtry

Vet

Terrance Sweeney

Priest

Rebecca Klingler

Diner Waitress

Rocky Carroll

Bad Ass Dude

Kate Hendrickson

Bar Waitress

Owen Bush

Vagrant

Jesse Woodrow

Roach Coach Clerk

Jamie Marsh

Barry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Best Laid Plans in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Best Laid Plans on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is Best Laid Plans on Netflix?+

Best Laid Plans is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Best Laid Plans?+

Best Laid Plans has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Best Laid Plans?+

Best Laid Plans stars Alessandro Nivola, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin, Gene Wolande and Jonathan McMurtry.

When did Best Laid Plans come out?+

Best Laid Plans is a 1999 movie directed by Mike Barker.

What genre is Best Laid Plans?+

Best Laid Plans is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Best Laid Plans?+

Best Laid Plans was directed by Mike Barker.