The Best for Last
Die Beste zum Schluss
Synopsis
The life of the Cologne architect Mads is as empty as his apartment. Since the death of his beloved wife, the 44-year-old has only been able to function in a reduced daily routine. A chance reunion with his best friend from his youth changes everything. The cheerful single woman René moves in with him with her children - nine-year-old Lola and six-year-old Oscar. Finally, life is coming back into his life! Although René is not even considering the good-looking, successful guy as a new partner, Mads is growing into the unfamiliar role of the perfect patchwork dad. Friends without benefits, but with children - it works amazingly perfectly! When Mads becomes interested in the fascinating Eva, who is just as cautious as he is, an unwanted complication comes into the lightness of being: René receives a medical diagnosis that requires far-reaching decisions. Although he has other plans, Mads knows what he has to do.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmtage Oberschwaben
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markus Sehr
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Birbaek
- Original Score
- Andreas Weidinger
- Original Title
- Die Beste zum Schluss
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Dreamtool Entertainment, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markus Sehr
Michel Birbaek
Andreas Weidinger
Paul Pieck
Stefen Rocker
Simon J. Buchner, Stefan Raiser
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Birbaek
Writer
Andreas Weidinger
Original Music Composer
Caroline Habicht
Costume Design
Ellen Latz
Production Design
Stefen Rocker
Editor
Paul Pieck
Director of Photography
Simon J. Buchner
Producer
Stefan Raiser
Producer
Markus Sehr
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best for Last
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What is The Best for Last about?
The life of the Cologne architect Mads is as empty as his apartment. Since the death of his beloved wife, the 44-year-old has only been able to function in a reduced daily routine. A chance reunion with his best friend from his youth changes everything. The cheerful single woman René moves in with him with her children - nine-year-old Lola and six-year-old Oscar. Finally, life is coming back into his life! Although René is not even considering the good-looking, successful guy as a new partner, Mads is growing into the unfamiliar role of the perfect patchwork dad. Friends without benefits, but with children - it works amazingly perfectly! When Mads becomes interested in the fascinating Eva, who is just as cautious as he is, an unwanted complication comes into the lightness of being: René receives a medical diagnosis that requires far-reaching decisions. Although he has other plans, Mads knows what he has to do.
Who directed The Best for Last?
The Best for Last was directed by Markus Sehr.
Who stars in The Best for Last?
The principal cast of The Best for Last includes Sebastian Ströbel, Franziska Wulf, Marie Burchard, Jürgen Heinrich, Thurid Funck.
When was The Best for Last released and how long is it?
The Best for Last was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best for Last?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best for Last was composed by Andreas Weidinger.
Is The Best for Last based on a book or true story?
The Best for Last is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Birbaek".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best for Last?
The Best for Last holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).