The Best of Me_
"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.
Starring
Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey
Box Office
$35.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Best of Me earned $35.9M worldwide on a $26.0M budget — a 38% return on investment.
Year context
The Best of Me was released 12 years ago in 2014.
The Best of Me is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Michelle Monaghan
Amanda Collier
James Marsden
Dawson Cole
Luke Bracey
Younger Dawson Cole
Liana Liberato
Young Amanda Collier
Gerald McRaney
Tuck Hostetler
Caroline Goodall
Evelyn
Clarke Peters
Morgan Dupree
Sebastian Arcelus
Frank Reynolds
Jon Tenney
Harvey Collier
Sean Bridgers
Tommy Cole
Rob Mello
Ted Cole
Hunter Burke
Abee
Robby Rasmussen
Bobby / Aaron
Caroline Hebert
Young April
Ian Nelson
Jared
Schuyler Fisk
April
Douglas M. Griffin
Jack
Bill Martin Williams
Uncle
Jimmy Gonzáles
Guard
Mia Frost
Brandi
BOX OFFICE
$26.0M
Budget
$35.9M
Revenue
+38%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (2,666 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$26,000,000
Box Office
$35,926,213
Profit
+$9,926,213
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Best of Me about?
A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.
How long is The Best of Me?
The Best of Me has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in The Best of Me?
The cast of The Best of Me includes Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey, Liana Liberato, Gerald McRaney.
How much did The Best of Me make at the box office?
The Best of Me earned $35,926,213 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $26,000,000.
What is the rating of The Best of Me?
The Best of Me has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 2,666 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance