The Best of Me is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Hoffman, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The film stars James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan, Luke Bracey, and Liana Liberato.
The film follows the story of Dawson Cole (Marsden) and Amanda Collier (Monaghan), two former high school sweethearts who are reunited after 20 years apart. Despite their initial reluctance, they soon rekindle their old flame and must confront the secrets that kept them apart.