Second Best

1994

A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.

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

Cast

William Hurt

Graham Holt

Nathan Yapp

Jimmy

Jane Horrocks

Debbie

Prunella Scales

Margery

Keith Allen

John

Alan Cumming

Bernard

John Hurt

Uncle Turpin

Nerys Hughes

Maureen

Alfred Lynch

Edward

Chris Cleary Miles

James

Adam Wills

Graham, age 12

Doris Irving

Adoption Shop Volunteer

James Warrior

Senior Social Worker

Jake Owen

Jimmy, age 3

Rachel Freeman

Elsie