The Best Offer (2013)
A solitary antiques expert finds his measured life upended by a mysterious woman and a suspenseful romance.
Virgil Oldman is a world renowned antiques expert and auctioneer. An eccentric genius, he leads a solitary life, going to extreme lengths to keep his distance from the messiness of human relationships. When appointed by the beautiful but emotionally damaged Claire to oversee the valuation and sale of her family’s priceless art collection, Virgil allows himself to form an attachment to her – and soon he is engulfed by a passion which will rock his bland existence to the core.
How intense is The Best Offer?
The Best Offer has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What The Best Offer feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholyatmosphericintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream The Best Offer
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Is The Best Offer scary?
No. The Best Offer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Best Offer gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Best Offer sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Best Offer OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Best Offer?
The Best Offer runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream The Best Offer?
The Best Offer is streaming on AMC+ and Kanopy.
Does The Best Offer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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