'The Best You Can' on Netflix: Streaming Giant Prepares to Welcome New Rom-Com This December

As the holiday season approaches, Netflix is set to bring a new romantic comedy to screens. Known for offering stories that explore love in relatable and entertaining ways, the streaming giant will release The Best You Can this December. The film follows unexpected connections and the awkward, often funny moments that come with modern dating, delivering a heartwarming story that resonates with audiences.
With its mix of humor and emotional warmth, the movie is positioned to become a seasonal favorite, providing a perfect escape for viewers looking for a feel-good story to enjoy during the most starry winter month.
Netflix set to charm audiences with The Best You Can
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Netflix will begin streaming the new romantic comedy The Best You Can, starring real life couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, this December 25. The film, which premiered on digital and physical media on November 25 via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, follows New York urologist Cynthia Rand, whose life is disrupted when her husband develops dementia. She unexpectedly crosses paths with an underachieving security guard Stan Olszewski and their unique connection, makes the central story of the endeavor. Judd Hirsch, Brittany O’Grady, Ray Romano, and Olivia Luccardi also star.
Directed and written by Michael J. Weithorn, known for The King of Queens and Family Ties, The Best You Can mixes heart and laughs in a story about two people adrift finding comfort in one another. The title has a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb. For those interested in checking it out before it hits Netflix, the movie is currently available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV for $5.99. Waiting until the end of December, obviously, will save those extra dollars. Meanwhile, while Netflix is welcoming this rom-com, it is also letting go multiple classics from the genre next month.
The streaming giant is prompting its users to prioritize a Paul Rudd–Alicia Silverstone effort, as well as a flick starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, among others.
Netflix clears out its rom-com vault ahead of year-end
Netflix is making a final sweep of its rom-com library before 2025 ends, giving people a last chance to stream iconic titles. Genre classics like Clueless and 10 Things I Hate About You are set to leave the platform on December 1 and December 29, respectively, marking the end of an era for 1990s teen romance lovers. The development reminds viewers to catch these beloved films while they can.
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As Netflix gets ready to stream The Best You Can this December, it also sets a reminder that favorite titles do not stick around forever. Rom-com enthusiasts have one last chance to catch the aforementioned offerings while the platform is also refreshing its lineup across other genres to make room for new content. As the year comes to a close, it is the perfect time to enjoy both the latest releases and the beloved favorites that have made countless cozy nights in so memorable.
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Are you excited for The Best You Can, or sad about classics leaving Netflix? Let us know in the comments.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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