The Best Place to Be
A widow's life is thrown into turmoil by her hippie daughter, her rebellious teenage son, and an ill-starred love affair she is having with a much younger man -- and then a former suitor comes back into the picture.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | David Miller |
| Runtime | 195 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Best Place to Be is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Donna Reed
Sheila Callahan
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Bill Reardon
Mildred Dunnock
Rose Price
Betty White
Sally Cantrell
John Phillip Law
Dr. Gary Mancini
Stephanie Zimbalist
Maryanne Callahan
Michael Shannon
Patrick Callahan
Gregory Harrison
Rick Jawlosky
Timothy Hutton
Tommy Callahan
Lloyd Bochner
Bob Stockwood
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