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The Best of Me

2014 · Movie · 117 min
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57/100

Averaged across 11 ratings · 330.5K votes

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12–88 out of 100

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Two former high school sweethearts, now middle-aged, are summoned back to their hometown for the funeral of a mutual friend. They haven't seen each other in decades, each having built separate lives. Forced to confront their past, they revisit the powerful romance that was torn apart by their families and a tragic accident.

Details

Based on
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
Released
15 October 2014
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
117 min
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$26.0M
Box office
$35.9M

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