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Second Best

6.819941h 45mMovieDramaFamily

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

DirectorChris Menges

WriterDavid Cook

ProducersSarah Radclyffe·Arnon Milchan

Where to watch

YouTube Free

YouTube Free Plex

Plex

Plex Channel

Plex Channel Tubi TV

Tubi TV

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Menges

William Hurt

Nathan Yapp

Jane Horrocks

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Keith Allen

Alan Cumming

John Hurt

Nerys Hughes

Alfred Lynch

Chris Cleary Miles

Adoption Shop Volunteer

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Second Best — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Second Best?

Second Best is streaming on YouTube Free, Plex and Plex Channel in United States, 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 United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free and Plex.

Is Second Best on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Second Best isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on YouTube Free and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Second Best for free?

Second Best is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Plex in United States.