Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s New Romantic Dramedy The Best You Can Heads to Netflix After Home Video Release
The brand-new romantic comedy The Best You Can, starring real-life couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, is making its way to Netflix in the United States on December 25. The film arrives on the platform one month after debuting on digital (VOD) and physical media through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on November 25.
The movie bypassed a theatrical release entirely and is part of Sony’s ongoing first-window streaming deal with Netflix, which gives the film an 18-month streaming period on the platform. The project is written and directed by Michael J. Weithorn, known for his work on major TV series such as The King of Queens, Family Ties, Ned and Stacey, and True Colors.
The story centers on Cynthia Rand, a New York City urologist whose structured life unravels when her husband begins to slip into dementia, as described on the official Sony Pictures page. You can read the studio’s synopsis on the official Sony website via the Sony Pictures movie page.
Opposite Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon plays Stan Olszewski, a drifting security guard who lacks direction and stumbles into Cynthia’s life during her most difficult moment. Their unlikely connection becomes the heart of what is described as a smart and edgy comedy about two people finding comfort when they need it most.
The cast also includes Judd Hirsch as Warren Rand, Brittany O’Grady as Sammi, Olivia Luccardi as CJ Moretti, Meera Rohit Kumbhani as Pramila Mahesh, and Ray Romano as Doug Finkelman. Other supporting roles are played by Misha Brooks, Heather Burns, Rob Benedict, Victor Williams, Luz Ozuna, Fawad Siddiqui, and Mahadeo Shivraj.
The Best You Can premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival, where most major reviews first surfaced. Variety called the movie an “unassuming dramedy” and praised its earned ending along with the natural ease between Bacon and Sedgwick. You can check out the Variety review on the Variety website.
As of now, the movie holds a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, reflecting generally positive early viewer reactions. The film’s blend of humor, emotional weight, and grounded performances has already drawn interest from festival audiences and fans of both leads. You can see the current rating on the IMDb page.
This Netflix debut is one of three Sony Pictures Home Entertainment titles arriving on the platform this December in the United States. Two additional action B-movies, A Line of Fire starring David A.R. White and Cuba Gooding Jr., and Border Hunters starring Dean Norris, are also set to land on the service this month.
With its holiday release timing, its strong cast, and the real-life chemistry between its leads, The Best You Can is positioned to attract viewers looking for something heartfelt yet grounded on Christmas Day. Netflix subscribers can stream it starting December 25, with availability lasting through the multi-year Sony deal period.
If you’re curious about everything heading to the platform this month, Netflix’s full December lineup can be explored through entertainment trackers such as the listings available on industry news sites and streaming guides.
