

Best of the Best
1989, English. Directed by Robert Radler.
A team is not a team if you don't give a damn about each other.
A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 369 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Best of the Best
Best of the Best is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert RadlerDirector
- Eric RobertsAlex Grady
- Phillip RheeTommy Lee
- James Earl JonesFrank Couzo
- Sally KirklandCatherine Wade
- Chris PennTravis Brickley
- John DyeVirgil Keller
- David AgrestaSonny Grasso
- Tom EverettDon Peterson
- Louise FletcherMrs. Grady
- John P. RyanJennings
- Edan GrossWalter Grady
- Simon RheeDae Han Park
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Levine, Phillip Rhee
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $14M
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Best of the Best: quick answers
What comes after Best of the Best?
Next in the series: Best of the Best 2 (1993), Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995), and Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998).
Is Best of the Best worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 369 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Best of the Best?
Best of the Best runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Best of the Best have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Best of the Best. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Best of the Best parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Best of the Best is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Best of the Best on?
Best of the Best is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Best of the Best?
If you liked Best of the Best, try Embattled, Never Back Down: No Surrender, Beast.
Who directed Best of the Best?
Best of the Best (1989) was directed by Robert Radler and stars Eric Roberts, Phillip Rhee, James Earl Jones.





