The Best You Can
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) | Release Date (Streaming): November 25, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
VarietyTomris LafflyJan 13, 2026
An optimistic film that feels truthful about aging, even if it doesn’t say anything we haven’t heard before. Read full review
70
TheWrapElizabeth WeitzmanJan 13, 2026
Sedgwick and Bacon are visibly delighted to be together, and we buy Cynthia and Stan’s connection even when it feels underwritten. Read full review
60
Screen RantGrant HermannsDec 23, 2025
Its sometimes rushed pacing and overstuffed arcs often work against the meaningful messages at the core of the story, particularly the ending, but with enough charming moments and soulful performances from its cast, particularly Bacon and Sedgwick, it really toes the line between being a must-watch and an acceptable skip. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreApr 21, 2026
Bacon plays a little and sings a little, Sedgwick handles jokes and pathos and in the scenes that count and turns “professional” in a heartbeat. And each gets across a shared empathy and humanity that bridges any gap in class and life experience. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterCaryn JamesJan 8, 2026
With strong performances and a fresh premise about an unexpected friendship in middle age, but far too many creaky comic tropes, the uneven film is always watchable but never pops off the screen in a gripping way. Read full review
50
Next Best PictureNadia DalimonteJan 8, 2026
Lacking focus in the writing and direction, the film ultimately falls short of crafting a satisfying journey for the viewer to follow. Read full review
50
RogerEbert.comMarya E. GatesJan 5, 2026
It’s clear that the irrepressibly charming Sedgwick and Bacon love to share the screen, and it is an absolute joy to watch their effortless chemistry. I just wish it were in a better picture. Read full review
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