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Last Kind Words

2012·Movie
1h 25min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

17-year old Eli moves with his family to the isolated farm of reclusive Waylon, a man whose dark past threatens to overtake him. Eli’s family works to restore the desolate fields, while he becomes fascinated with the forests. While on the farm, Eli meets the mysterious Amanda when she gives him an apple. The next day she extracts a promise from him to avoid the deep woods. Reeling from a violent encounter with his father, one night he breaks this promise and finds her body hanging from a tree.
Rural GothicComing-of-Age TragedyPsychological DramaDark Family SecretsSmall Town MysteryBleak & AtmosphericEmotional TurmoilSuicide Theme

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Where can I stream Last Kind Words legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Last Kind Words worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Kind Words rated?

ViolenceSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Last Kind Words?

1 h 25 min

Last Kind Words runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Last Kind Words in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Last Kind Words?

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