Is Best Seller scary?

MyCinema has not rated Best Seller for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Best Seller in the US?

Best Seller streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Best Seller?

Best Seller runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Is Best Seller suitable for kids?

Best Seller is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19871h 35mAction / Crime / Drama / Thriller

Best Seller

Name: Best Seller
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1987-09-25
Duration: 95 min

Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.

TMDB audience score

Based on 156 votes

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Best Seller at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 35m

At 1h 35m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 3 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 156 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Best Seller tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 35m.
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Questions about Best Seller

Is Best Seller scary?: MyCinema has not rated Best Seller for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Best Seller in the US?: Best Seller streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Best Seller?: Best Seller runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Is Best Seller suitable for kids?: Best Seller is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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