Second Best

Name: Second Best
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Joe Pantoliano, Boyd Gaines, Peter Gerety, Bronson Pinchot, Matthew Arkin

2004·Movie·R·86 min·★ 5.8(3)

Comedy More English titles

“Failure is a bond that's hard to break.”

Jealousy overwhelms a group of friends, particularly struggling writer Elliot, as they prepare for the homecoming of their old friend, a wildly successful L.A. producer.

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About Second Best

Second Best is a 2004 English-language comedy film directed by Eric Weber. The cast is led by Joe Pantoliano, Boyd Gaines, Peter Gerety. It has a runtime of 1h 26m.

Second Best was produced by Tenafly Film Company, Keep Your Head Productions, and Second Best Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on January 1, 2004, and carries a R certification.

Director: Eric Weber
Writers: Eric Weber
Release date: January 1, 2004
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Tenafly Film Company, Keep Your Head Productions, Second Best Inc.

Second Best cast & crew

Second Best was directed by Eric Weber and written by Eric Weber.

The cast features Joe Pantoliano as Elliot, Boyd Gaines as Richard, Peter Gerety as Marshall, Bronson Pinchot as Doc Klingenstein, Matthew Arkin as Gerald, and Jennifer Tilly as Carole.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Christopher Norr and it was produced by Anthony Katagas and Callum Greene.

Is Second Best worth watching?

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Second Best is worth a place on your watchlist.

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