The Best and the Brightest
Synopsis
Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, The Best and the Brightest centers on a fresh-faced young couple, Samantha and Jeff, who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on their dawning realization of the lengths they must go to in order to get their five-year-old daughter into school.
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Neil Patrick Harris
Jeff
Bonnie Somerville
Samantha
Peter Serafinowicz
Clark
Bridget Regan
Robin
Jenna Stern
Katharine Heilmann
John Hodgman
Henry
Kate Mulgrew
The Player's Wife
Nina Hodoruk
Upper East Side Mom
Michael Elian
Middle Eastern Bag Dealer
Suzanne Savoy
Chapin Headmistress
Cornelia Guest
Spence Mom
Brea Bee
Grace Church Mom
Kelly Coffield Park
Cindy Tanaka-Blumstein
Jos Laniado
Luis the Super
Amy Sedaris
Sue Lemon
Christopher McDonald
The Player
Nina Lisandrello
Bianca
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Shelov
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Shelov, Michael Jaeger
- Original Score
- Ted Masur
- Original Title
- The Best and the Brightest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- High Treason Pictures, Big Indie Pictures, Wellfleet Phantasy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Shelov
Josh Shelov, Michael Jaeger
Ted Masur
John Inwood
Peter Iannuccilli
Nicholas Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Shelov
Director
Josh Shelov
Writer
Michael Jaeger
Writer
Russell Barnes
Production Design
Nicholas Simon
Producer
Peter Iannuccilli
Editor
Eden Daniels
Costume Design
John Inwood
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Best and the Brightest about?
Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, The Best and the Brightest centers on a fresh-faced young couple, Samantha and Jeff, who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on their dawning realization of the lengths they must go to in order to get their five-year-old daughter into school.
Who directed The Best and the Brightest?
The Best and the Brightest was directed by Josh Shelov.
Who stars in The Best and the Brightest?
The principal cast of The Best and the Brightest includes Neil Patrick Harris, Bonnie Somerville, Peter Serafinowicz, Bridget Regan, Jenna Stern.
When was The Best and the Brightest released and how long is it?
The Best and the Brightest was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best and the Brightest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best and the Brightest was composed by Ted Masur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best and the Brightest?
The Best and the Brightest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).