The Best You Can
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| Directed by | Michael J. Weithorn |
| Written by | Michael J. Weithorn |
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| Cinematography | Andrew Wonder |
| Edited by | Tricia Holmes |
| Music by | Kurt Farquhar |
Production company | Fibbonaci Films |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Best You Can is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Michael J. Weithorn. The film stars couple Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon for their first on-screen appearance since Cavedweller and The Woodsman (2004).[1]
The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2025.
Cast
- Kyra Sedgwick as Cynthia Rand
- Kevin Bacon as Stan Olszewski
- Judd Hirsch as Warren Rand
- Brittany O'Grady as Sammi
- Olivia Luccardi as CJ Moretti
- Ray Romano as Doug Finkelman
- Victor Williams as Jerome
- Fawad Siddiqui as Matoush
- Misha Brooks as Henry Gallo
- Heather Burns as Rosemary
Production
In January 2024, it was reported that Michael J. Weithorn would direct and write a romantic comedy film, with Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Judd Hirsch, and Brittany O'Grady set to star. Production had begun under the working title Connescence in and around Brooklyn.[2] In March 2024, it was reported that production had just concluded.[3]
Release
The Best You Can had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2025, during the Spotlight Narrative section.[4] It was digitally released on November 25, 2025 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.[5]
References
- ^ Mantilla, Ryan Louis (January 30, 2024). "Connescence: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Reunite for First Movie in 20 Years". Comingsoon. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (January 30, 2024). "Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick To Star Alongside Each Other In A Movie For First Time In 20 Years". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 13, 2024). "Fran Drescher, Alex Borstein, Kyra Sedgwick, Raney Aronson-Rath To Be Honored At NY Women In Film & Television Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (April 16, 2025). "Music docs writ large over 2025 Tribeca Festival feature line-up". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on April 16, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (November 19, 2025). "Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Tackle the 'Messy Parts of Love and Aging' in The Best You Can Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved November 27, 2025.