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Second Best

6.819941h 45m14AMovieDramaFamily

The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

DirectorChris Menges
WriterDavid Cook
ProducersSarah Radclyffe·Arnon Milchan

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Disney PlusDisney PlusTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Menges

WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Graham Holt
NYNathan Yapp
Nathan Yapp
Jimmy
JHJane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks
Debbie
PSPrunella Scales
Prunella Scales
Margery
KAKeith Allen
Keith Allen
John
ACAlan Cumming
Alan Cumming
Bernard
JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Uncle Turpin
NHNerys Hughes
Nerys Hughes
Maureen
ALAlfred Lynch
Alfred Lynch
Edward
CM
Chris Cleary Miles
James
AW
Adam Wills
Graham, age 12
DI
Doris Irving
Adoption Shop Volunteer

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Second Best — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Second Best?

Second Best is streaming on Disney Plus and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Second Best on Netflix?

No, Second Best is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus and Tubi TV.

Is Second Best on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Second Best isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Disney Plus and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Second Best for free?

Second Best is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.