The Best of Times_
"A comedy about life, hope, and getting even."
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
Starring
Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, Pamela Reed
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Best of Times was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
The Best of Times is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Robin Williams
Jack Dundee
Kurt Russell
Reno Hightower
Pamela Reed
Gigi Hightower
Holly Palance
Elly Dundee
Donald Moffat
Herbert ("The Colonel")
Margaret Whitton
Darla Robinson
M. Emmet Walsh
Charlie
Donovan Scott
Eddie
R.G. Armstrong
Schutte
Dub Taylor
Mac
Carl Ballantine
Arturo
Kathleen Freeman
Rosie
Tony Plana
Chico
Kirk Cameron
Teddy Hightower
Robyn Lively
Jaki Dundee
Eloy Casados
Carlos
Jeff Doucette
Olin
Anne Haney
Marcy
BO
Bill Overton
Luther Jackson
Peter Van Norden
Mando
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (126 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Best of Times about?
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
How long is The Best of Times?
The Best of Times has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Best of Times?
The cast of The Best of Times includes Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, Pamela Reed, Holly Palance, Donald Moffat.
What is the rating of The Best of Times?
The Best of Times has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 126 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy