Written and directed by Erin Greenwell, My Best Day premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2012. Following its release in the festival, the movie was released to the audiences in the Czech Republic on November 10, 2012. The film was then released in the United States the next year, on June 14, 2013.
Produced by Beth Bogart, Erin Harper, Renee Cohen, Margo Cook, and Lizbeth Perez My Best Day's primary cast comprises actors like Rachel Style, Ashlie Atkinson, Jo Armeniox, Robert Salerno, and Harris Doran. The official logline for the movie currently available for rent on Amazon Prime Video reads:
"Karen can't believe that she has to work her receptionist gig on a gorgeous Fourth of July. Then a call comes from her long-lost father. Enlisting her janitor friend Meagan to help, Karen investigates her father's trailer park home."
The cast of My Best Day Explored
Rachel Style as Karen
Rachel Style plays Karen, a woman who works at a local refrigerator repair shop. Karen has been estranged from her father and sister for a long time following their parent's divorce. A sudden call from an unknown man while working at the shop makes Karen think that her long-lost father is trying to reach out to her. This sets her off on a trip to an unknown land to find her estranged family.
Those who have been following Rachel Styles's career closely might know her from The Door in the Floor(2004), Quintuplets(2004), and Ugly Betty(2007). In all the mentioned projects Style appeared as an ancillary character making My Best Day, her first major appearance in a lead role.
Ashlie Atkinson as Meagan
Ashlie Atkinson plays Meagan, Karen's friend in My Best Day. When Karen is faced with the dilemma of visiting her estranged father, Ashlie agrees to accompany her. While Karen is busy trying to rebuild her relationship with her family Ashlie finds momentary happiness in Heather, a localite who piques her interest.
Of late Ashlie Atkinson has been associated with several projects. The most recent ones include Mr Robot(2019), The Gilded Age(2022-2023), and American Horror Story(2023-2024).
Jo Armeniox as Stacy
Jo Armeniox plays Stacy, Karen's estranged sister. The sisters have been separated since childhood following their parent's divorce following which Stacy picked her father to stay with. This left no room for the two sisters to bond while growing up. With Karen's arrival at her father's door, the circumstances are altered allowing Stacy and Karen to bond.
Jo Armeniox has made several brief stints on camera over the years in shows such as Blue Bloods(2011), Boardwalk Empire(2013), and Shades of Blue(2016).
Robert Salerno as Ray
Rober Salerno plays Ray, Stacy's younger brother in My Best Day. Although much is not revealed about the character's origins, it is established that he is indeed Stacy's brother.
Rober Salerno has had a brief career in front of the screen. You might have seen him in Life on Mars(2008), Damages(2009), and The International(2009).
Harris Doran as Eugene
Harris Doran plays Eugene in My Best Day. Although not revealed explicitly Eugene is presumed to be Karen's father's current partner. Eugene shares a good relationship with Stacy and Ray.
Harris Doran has mostly been associated with projects that require him to stay behind the scenes. He has served as director for several shows and movies such as Bleeding Love(2020), The Ivanka Diaries(2020), and 8 Minutes 20 Seconds(2024).
Additional cast in the film
Besides the film's principal cast, its supporting cast also does a spectacular job of adding depth to the movie. My Best Day's additional cast comprises actors such as:
- Molly Lloyd
- Kate McKinnon
- Haley Murphy
- Sonora Chase
- Hunt Block
- John Bradley
- Joe Arner
- Danielle Book
- Mark Gwozde
- Samantha Crawn
- Fred Broadbent
- Jim Long
- Michael Round
- Scott E. Mcintosh
- Anne O'Brian
- Dan Luddeni
- Denie Morris
- Lance Prator
- Jacob Hunter Smith
- Renee Williams
My Best Day is available for rent and purchase on Amazon Prime Video.