WatchTower

Movies TV Series Community Towers

Backdrop

The Best and the Brightest

Film

The Best and the Brightest

4.8

1h 33m

2010

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.

Director

Josh Shelov

Comedy

Where to Watch

Data provided by JustWatch

Cast & Crew

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

as Jeff

Bonnie Somerville

Bonnie Somerville

as Samantha

Peter Serafinowicz

Peter Serafinowicz

as Clark

Bridget Regan

Bridget Regan

as Robin

Jenna Stern

Jenna Stern

as Katharine Heilmann

John Hodgman

John Hodgman

as Henry

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew

as The Player's Wife

Nina Hodoruk

Nina Hodoruk

as Upper East Side Mom

Michael Elian

Michael Elian

as Middle Eastern Bag Dealer

Community0 Reviews

No community critiques yet.

Track movies and TV shows you've watched, build curated collections, and discover what to watch next.

Discover

Movies
TV Shows
Community
Towers

Your Library

Watchlist
Watch History
Create Tower

Account

Sign In
Create Account

© 2026 WatchTower. All rights reserved.