- HD 1080
- Runtime: 105m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
- Director: Chris Menges
- Stars: William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, Prunella Scales, Keith Allen
- keywords: suicide, social worker, orphanage, village, orphan, postal worker, small village, adopted son
- Production_studio: Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Fron Film Production, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Slogan: A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together, they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
- providers: Hulu
- The Second Best is featured in the top rankings of 1994
- #8 in Top Family Movies of 1994
- #66 in Top Drama Movies of 1994
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.