The Last Word(2017)
An unexpected friendship that began at the end.
The Last Word Synopsis
A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. A young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, and the result is a life-altering friendship.
The Last Word (2017) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Pellington, released on March 3, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche and Thomas Sadoski. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 378 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Pellington
- Writers:
- Stuart Ross Fink
- Producers:
- Anne-Marie Mackay, Kirk D'Amico, Mark Pellington
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Koretz
- Composer:
- Nathan Matthew David
- Production:
- Franklin Street, Myriad Pictures, Parkside Pictures, Wondros
- Revenue:
- $1,783,421
- Status:
- Released
The Last Word (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Last Word before you stream it.
The Last Word Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley MacLaine
as Harriet Lauler
Amanda Seyfried
as Anne Sherman
Anne Heche
as Elizabeth
Thomas Sadoski
as Robin Sands
Philip Baker Hall
as Edward
Adina Porter
as Bree Wilson
Sarah Baker
as Zoe
Tom Everett Scott
as Ronald Odom
Gedde Watanabe
as Louie the gardener
Joel Murray
as Joe Mueller
Marshall Bell
as Edward
Steven Culp
as Sam Serman
Key crew
Directed by Mark Pellington, written by Stuart Ross Fink, produced by Anne-Marie Mackay, Kirk D'Amico and Mark Pellington.
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The Last Word Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 378 ratings.
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The Last Word – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Word online?
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The Last Word (2017) is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Word?
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The main cast of The Last Word (2017) includes Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski and Philip Baker Hall. The film was directed by Mark Pellington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Word released?
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The Last Word was released on March 3, 2017 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Last Word worth watching?
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The Last Word (2017) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 378 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Word?
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Yes. The official The Last Word trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.