The highly anticipated official trailer for ‘The Best You Can’ has been released by Sony Pictures, introducing a refreshing romantic comedy that explores the complexities of finding love and connection during life's later, messy stages. Headlined by the real-life powerhouse couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick—marking their first on-screen collaboration in two decades—the film promises a blend of sharp humour, raw emotion, and a heartwarming story about life's unpredictable ability to surprise us.

Also featuring a top-tier cast including Judd Hirsch, Ray Romano, and Brittany O’Grady, the movie is poised to be a relatable and uplifting treat for audiences when it hits theatres on November 25, 2025.

Worlds Collide: The Unlikely Duo

The story centers on two individuals whose lives are firmly established yet facing crisis. Cynthia Rand (Kyra Sedgwick) is a buttoned-up, successful New York City urologist whose meticulously ordered life begins to unravel as her much older, brilliant husband, Warren Rand (Judd Hirsch), shows increasing signs of slipping into dementia.

Meanwhile, Stan Olszewski (Kevin Bacon) is a sharp but chronically underachieving security guard. Stan is drifting through life, desperately trying to forge a meaningful connection with his alienated young daughter, Sammi (Brittany O’Grady). Their worlds dramatically collide when Stan thwarts a robbery attempt at Cynthia’s stately Brooklyn home. This chance encounter, born out of crisis, sets the stage for an unconventional and profound new bond.

From Late-Night Texts to Unexpected Entanglement

What begins as a shared dramatic moment quickly blossoms into a unique friendship, built on a steady stream of late-night texts, candid confessions, and irreverent humour. The trailer highlights a montage of witty text exchanges, demonstrating how the pair use technology to build intimacy and connection that their real-life relationships seem to lack. Their bond becomes a lifeline as Cynthia grapples with her husband's decline and Stan struggles to bridge the emotional distance with his daughter.

As their unconventional friendship deepens, it naturally evolves into an unexpected romantic entanglement. This development challenges both Stan and Cynthia to fundamentally reconsider their lives, their current relationships, and what true happiness and connection mean in middle age. The narrative successfully captures the "messy nuances of real life," as described by the director.

Blending Wit and Tenderness

Written and directed by television veteran Michael J. Weithorn (creator of The King of Queens), the film expertly blends his honed comedic timing with genuinely tender emotional moments. Weithorn uses the script to explore the complexities of love, aging, family ties, and the continuous journey of self-discovery.

The trailer is a powerful showcase of the natural, lived-in chemistry between real-life spouses Bacon and Sedgwick, whose comfort and playful rapport shine through every scene. Their dedication to the craft, overcoming initial directorial resistance to casting a celebrity couple, elevates the material, ensuring the film delivers a believable and heartfelt romantic comedy experience. The Best You Can is a refreshing reminder that the capacity for love and connection doesn’t diminish with age; it simply appears when—and where—it’s least expected.
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