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The Best Place to Be (1979)
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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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Worth tryingChaotic comedy
EnergyChaotic and playful
ToneRebellious comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect rule-breaking comedy driven by mischief, rebellion, and a group dynamic that keeps the film lively.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight The Best Place to Be is a 1979 film in the Drama / TV Movie category from United States. Directed by David Miller. Starring Donna Reed and Efrem Zimbalist Jr.. Runtime: about 195 minutes. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 7.5/10.
Genre: Drama / TV Movie, Released in 1979, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 195 minutes, Starring Donna Reed and Efrem Zimbalist Jr..
Runtime
195 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Timothy Hutton
Tommy Callahan
Lloyd Bochner
Bob Stockwood
Madlyn Rhue
Emily Stockwood
Rick Jason
Paul Bellinger
Alice Backes
Kitty Rawlings
Peggy Converse
Jean Callahan
Director: David Miller
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1What is movie The Best Place to Be (1979)?
It is a movie released in 1979 within the Drama, TV Movie category.
2What is the story of The Best Place to Be?
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4What is the rating of The Best Place to Be?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Best Place to Be?
Its runtime is about 195 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Best Place to Be best suited for?
Best for viewers who value emotional clarity, strong character work, and stories that leave a lasting impression.
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