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Cast
Donna Reed
as Sheila Callahan
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
as Bill Reardon
Mildred Dunnock
as Rose Price
Betty White
as Sally Cantrell
John Phillip Law
as Dr. Gary Mancini
Stephanie Zimbalist
as Maryanne Callahan
Michael Shannon
as Patrick Callahan
Gregory Harrison
as Rick Jawlosky
Timothy Hutton
as Tommy Callahan
Lloyd Bochner
as Bob Stockwood
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1979
Runtime3h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorDavid Miller
WritersStanford Whitmore
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Best Place to Be
About The Best Place to Be
A widow's life is thrown into turmoil by her hippie daughter, her rebellious teenage son, and an ill-starred love affair she is having with a much younger man -- and then a former suitor comes back into the picture.
Directed by David Miller, The Best Place to Be leans on a strong ensemble — Donna Reed, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Mildred Dunnock — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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