Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsPrimetime EmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalFall TV GuideMost Anticipated This MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayTrending peopleCelebrity news
    IMDb LabsHelp centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
    Some content may be auto-translated
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
    Some content may be auto-translated
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

The Best of Times

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
9.1K
YOUR RATING
Robin Williams and Kurt Russell in The Best of Times (1986)
Watch Trailer [EN]
Play trailer1:48
1 Video
49 Photos
FootballComedyDramaSport

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

  • Director
    • Roger Spottiswoode
  • Writer
    • Ron Shelton
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Kurt Russell
    • Pamela Reed
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    9.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roger Spottiswoode
    • Writer
      • Ron Shelton
    • Stars
      • Robin Williams
      • Kurt Russell
      • Pamela Reed
    • 58User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Trailer [EN]
    Trailer 1:48
    Trailer [EN]

    Photos49

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 43
    View Poster

    Top Cast59

    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Jack Dundee
    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Reno Hightower
    Pamela Reed
    Pamela Reed
    • Gigi Hightower
    Holly Palance
    Holly Palance
    • Elly Dundee
    Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat
    • The Colonel
    Margaret Whitton
    Margaret Whitton
    • Darla
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Charlie
    Donovan Scott
    Donovan Scott
    • Eddie
    R.G. Armstrong
    R.G. Armstrong
    • Schutte
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Mac
    Carl Ballantine
    Carl Ballantine
    • Arturo
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Rosie
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Chico
    Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron
    • Teddy
    Robyn Lively
    Robyn Lively
    • Jaki
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Carlos
    Jeff Doucette
    Jeff Doucette
    • Olin
    Anne Haney
    Anne Haney
    • Marcy
    • Director
      • Roger Spottiswoode
    • Writer
      • Ron Shelton
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews58

    6.09K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Best of Times' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

    Nulla facilisi etiam dignissim diam quis enim lobortis scelerisque
    Lorem ipsum dolorSit amet consecteturAdipiscing elitSed do eiusmodTempor incididuntUt labore et doloreMagna aliquaUt enim ad minimVeniam quisNostrud exercitation
    Sign in to see this summary and all user reviews
    See opinions from fans, or write your own review.
    Sign in to IMDb
    This extra step helps us keep IMDb's reviews a space for genuine, human voices.

    More like this

    The Survivors
    5.8
    The Survivors
    Seize the Day
    5.8
    Seize the Day
    Moscow on the Hudson
    6.5
    Moscow on the Hudson
    Swing Shift
    6.0
    Swing Shift
    Club Paradise
    5.2
    Club Paradise
    Cadillac Man
    5.8
    Cadillac Man
    Captain Ron
    5.9
    Captain Ron
    Used Cars
    6.7
    Used Cars
    The Mean Season
    6.1
    The Mean Season
    Wildcats
    6.1
    Wildcats
    Backdraft
    6.7
    Backdraft
    The World According to Garp
    7.1
    The World According to Garp

    Related interests

    Denzel Washington in Remember the Titans (2000)
    Football
    Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill in Moneyball (2011)
    Sport

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Robin Williams and Kurt Russell both played high school football before becoming actors. The two also performed all of their own stunts during the scenes of them playing football without any body doubles.
    • Goofs
      When Jack catches the ball on the final play, the ref signals "touchdown" twice. Once when Jack catches the ball, and again when he actually crosses the goal line.
    • Quotes
      • Reno Hightower: She's gonna leave me as soon as I fix her car.
      • Jack Dundee: you gonna fix it?
      • Reno Hightower: Hell no! I love her.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Power/Down and Out in Beverly Hills/Hannah and Her Sisters/The Best of Times (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
      Words and Music by Ewan MacColl
      Stormking Music, Inc.
      Performed by Roberta Flack
      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 31, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rocket Man - Der Beste aller Zeiten
    • Filming locations
      • 615 Shattuck Ave., Taft, California, USA(Reno & Gigi Hightower Residence)
    • Production companies
      • Cinema Group Ventures
      • Kings Road Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,790,931
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,419,800
      • Feb 2, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,817,314
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    You have no recently viewed pages
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2026 by IMDb.com, Inc.