Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sardonic
- warm
- lazy sunday
- book club viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film pleasant and competently performed, with its central pairing carrying a familiar but sincere literary road comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lucy recruits the hostile, retired Harris Shaw for a book tour that becomes the film's central relationship engine.
Harris's final tour is tied to his reputation as a celebrated writer and the prospect of closing out his public career.
Harris's abrasive temperament clashes with Lucy's effort to establish herself as a publisher and complete the tour.
The plot is organized around Harris and Lucy embarking on a final promotional journey for his book.
Films like Best Sellers, and why
The 100-Foot Journey
shared literary setting, prickly older protagonist, and warm dramedy about an unlikely relationship
The Intern
shared intergenerational friendship, professional pressure, and bittersweet character-driven comedy
Nebraska
shared road movie structure, eccentric aging protagonist, and dryly comic emotional discovery
The Ghost Writer
shared writer-centered conflict, acerbic humor, and reflective drama about personal legacy
Movie Details
- Director
- Lina Roessler
- Release Date
- 2021-09-09
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (165)
Cast
- Michael Caine
- Aubrey Plaza
- Scott Speedman
- Ellen Wong
- Cary Elwes
- Luc Morissette
- Veronica Ferres
- Frank Schorpion
- Florence Situ
- Philip LeMaistre
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Best Sellers about?
- A disgruntled literary legend and a determined young publisher discover an unexpected bond while navigating one last book tour.
- What is Best Sellers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Best Sellers as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Best Sellers violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Best Sellers.
- What did critics think of Best Sellers?
- Critics broadly found the film pleasant and competently performed, with its central pairing carrying a familiar but sincere literary road comedy.
- Which films are like Best Sellers?
- Films with a similar feel include The 100-Foot Journey, The Intern, Nebraska, and The Ghost Writer.
- How long is Best Sellers?
- Best Sellers runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Best Sellers?
- In United States, Best Sellers streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
