Best Boy
1979, English. Directed by Ira Wohl.
In this documentary, the director follows the day-to-day activities of his intellectually disabled, middle-aged cousin Philly over a three-year period.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 October 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ira Wohl
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Best Boy: quick answers
What comes after Best Boy?
Next in the series: Best Man: 'Best Boy' and All of Us Twenty Years Later (1997) and Best Sister (2006).
Is Best Boy worth watching?
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How long is Best Boy?
Best Boy runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Best Boy have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Best Boy on?
Best Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Best Boy?
If you liked Best Boy, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Best Boy?
Best Boy (1979) was directed by Ira Wohl and stars Philly Wohl, Pearl Wohl, Max Wohl.