You only have two days to watch one of Michael Caine's latest films on Netflix: "The last 30-40 minutes are very good."

British actor Michael Caine 's retirement from film left behind a series of memorable performances, and one of them is about to disappear from Netflix 's catalog. Fans of the British actor should hurry: it's a film that never premiered in theaters in Spain and will only be available until this Thursday, July 17 .

The comedy-drama screened at the Berlin Film Festival and offers a different take on the twilight of a legendary writer. It's Best Sellers , a film directed by Lina Roessler and written by Anthony Grieco, which reunites Caine with the actress Aubrey Plaza ( The White Lotus, Agatha, who else? ) in an unexpected but chemistry-filled duo.

In this story, the veteran British actor plays Harris Shaw, a reclusive and alcoholic author who, despite his aversion to the publishing world, is forced to go on a book tour to settle an outstanding debt. Plaza, meanwhile, plays Lucy Stanbridge, a young editor determined to revive the publishing house she inherited from her father. Together they embark on a bumpy journey through bookstores, bars, and television studios where appearances, sarcasm, and past wounds determine the course.

Although it begins as a screwball comedy about the relationship between a fading genius and a woman determined to prove her worth, the film gradually transforms into an emotional drama of redemption , grief, and second chances.

For book lovers

Caine, with a career spanning more than 60 years , delivers one of his last great performances here, in a role that moves from amusing cynicism to a heartbreaking confession of guilt. In addition to praising the acting of both leads, specialized media such as The Film Stage focused on the third act: "The last 30-40 minutes are very good."

The film, released internationally in 2021, only reached Spain via streaming . With a tight running time of just over an hour and a half , and a tone that oscillates between the hilarious and the intimate, Best Sellers has gained recognition for its ability to connect with book lovers .