The Best Two Years
“Every moment counts.”
Synopsis
Follows the lives of two pairs of American LDS missionaries serving in the Dutch city of Haarlem: Elder Johnson, the District Leader who oversees and reports their efforts; the vain and position-climbing Elder Van Pelt; the capable but disillusioned Elder Rogers; and the "greenie" (newcomer) Elder Calhoun, who arrives to Haarlem with limited language training and all the eagerness to serve and work.
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The Best Two Years
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-27
Top Cast
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K.C. Clyde
Elder John Rogers
Kirby Heyborne
Elder Hezekiah Calhoun
Cameron Hopkin
Elder Steven Van Pelt
David Nibley
Elder Emmit Johnson
Scott Christopher
Kyle Harrison
Michael Flynn
President Sandburg
Ineke den Hollander
Woman on Train
Jaime Anderson
Elder Van Pelt's Girlfriend
Andrea Anderson
Elder Van Pelt's Girlfriend
Alice Lonsdale
Elder Van Pelt's Girlfriend
Stephanie Nibley
Julie
Christie Gardiner
Julie's Voice (voice)
Anne H. den Hollander
Girl in Amsterdam Square
Marte den Hollander
Monique
Geerte den Hollander
Girl on Couch
Fred C. Danneman
Brother Cross
Jane Juber
Excercise Ladie's Voice (voice)
Nico Zwaneveld
Man Eating Sandwich
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.91x
+$763K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott S. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott S. Anderson
- Original Title
- The Best Two Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Halestorm Entertainment, Harvest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott S. Anderson
Scott S. Anderson
Gordon Lonsdale
Wynn Hougaard
Fred C. Danneman, Scott S. Anderson, Michael Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Wynn Hougaard
Editor
Scott S. Anderson
Writer
Scott S. Anderson
Director
Gordon Lonsdale
Director of Photography
Scott S. Anderson
Producer
Michael Flynn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Two Years
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What is The Best Two Years about?
Follows the lives of two pairs of American LDS missionaries serving in the Dutch city of Haarlem: Elder Johnson, the District Leader who oversees and reports their efforts; the vain and position-climbing Elder Van Pelt; the capable but disillusioned Elder Rogers; and the "greenie" (newcomer) Elder Calhoun, who arrives to Haarlem with limited language training and all the eagerness to serve and work.
Who directed The Best Two Years?
The Best Two Years was directed by Scott S. Anderson.
Who stars in The Best Two Years?
The principal cast of The Best Two Years includes K.C. Clyde, Kirby Heyborne, Cameron Hopkin, David Nibley, Scott Christopher.
When was The Best Two Years released and how long is it?
The Best Two Years was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Best Two Years?
The Best Two Years had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (2.91 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Two Years?
The Best Two Years holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).