

The Best of Me
2014, English. Directed by Michael Hoffman.
You never forget your first love.
A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 2,775 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Best of Me
The Best of Me isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Michael HoffmanDirector
- Michelle MonaghanAmanda Collier
- James MarsdenDawson Cole
- Luke BraceyYounger Dawson Cole
- Liana LiberatoYoung Amanda Collier
- Gerald McRaneyTuck Hostetler
- Caroline GoodallEvelyn
- Clarke PetersMorgan Dupree
- Sebastian ArcelusFrank Reynolds
- Jon TenneyHarvey Collier
- Sean BridgersTommy Cole
- Rob MelloTed Cole
- Hunter BurkeAbee
Details
- Released
- 15 October 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Will Fetters, J. Mills Goodloe
- Budget
- $26M
- Box office
- $36M
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What The Best of Me is based on
The Best of Me is based on The Best of Me, a 2011 novel by Nicholas Sparks.
Novel · 2011
The Best of Me
By Nicholas Sparks
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Best of Me: quick answers
Is The Best of Me worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 2,775 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Best of Me?
The Best of Me runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Best of Me have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Best of Me. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Best of Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best of Me is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Best of Me on?
The Best of Me isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best of Me?
If you liked The Best of Me, try Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, After, Endless Love.
Who directed The Best of Me?
The Best of Me (2014) was directed by Michael Hoffman and stars Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey.
What is The Best of Me based on?
The Best of Me is based on The Best of Me, a 2011 novel by Nicholas Sparks.