The Best of Times

"A comedy about life, hope, and getting even."

Jan 31 1986 PG-13 1h 44m
Comedy, Drama, Sport

A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.

Plot

Jack Dundee is a meek banker living in Taft, California. He constantly thinks about the 1972 high school football game between Taft and powerhouse Bakersfield. Dundee drops a perfect pass from quarterback and friend Reno Hightower, and the game ended in a tie. He wants to replay the game, but has trouble convincing Reno and the town to replay the game. So Jack resorts to desperate measures to make the game reality.

Written by

Ron Shelton

Directed by

Roger Spottiswoode

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Kings Road Entertainment

Languages

English, Français, Deutsch

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
8,522
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA