A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
the vibe
The Best of Times Vibe
What it feels like
briskhopefulgentleeasy to followfunnypersonalheartfeltplayfulcozy
What it's about
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tone
texture
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Movie1986·104 min
The Best of Times
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
A comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 77%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
5.7/10
139 ratings
About The Best of Times
- Pacing
- Brisk (6 of 9)
- Tone
- Hopeful (7 of 9)
- Intensity
- Gentle (2 of 9)
- Complexity
- Easy to follow (2 of 9)
- Humor
- Funny (6 of 9)
- Scale
- Personal (4 of 9)
- Spirit
- Heartfelt (7 of 9)
- Texture
- Playful, Cozy
- Story Tags
- redemption, ambition hubris, sports, small town, close friendship, underdog, everyman, competition tournament, race against time