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Nothing But the Best

6.119641h 39mNRMovieComedy

Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!

DirectorClive Donner
WritersStanley Ellin·Frederic Raphael
ProducerDavid Deutsch

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Clive Donner

ABAlan Bates
Alan Bates
Jimmy Brewster
DEDenholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Charlie Prince
MMMillicent Martin
Millicent Martin
Ann Horton
HAHarry Andrews
Harry Andrews
Mr. Horton
PDPauline Delaney
Pauline Delaney
Mrs. March (as Pauline Delany)
GQGodfrey Quigley
Godfrey Quigley
Coates
ALAlison Leggatt
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Brewster
LCLucinda Curtis
Lucinda Curtis
Nadine
NSNigel Stock
Nigel Stock
Ferris
JVJames Villiers
James Villiers
Hugh
DHDrewe Henley
Drewe Henley
Denis
MSMarianne Stone
Marianne Stone
Horton's Secretary

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Nothing But the Best — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nothing But the Best?

Nothing But the Best is streaming on Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nothing But the Best on Netflix?

No, Nothing But the Best is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

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