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Last Orders

2001·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence2

Heart

Profoundly sad and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money. But before he died he had a final request, 'Last Orders', that his ashes be scattered in the sea at Margate. The movie follows his mates, Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince as they journey to the sea with the ashes. Along the way, the threads of their lives, their loves and their disappointments are woven together in their memories of Jack and his wife Amy
British DramaEnsemble CastFriendship & MemoryLife ReflectionsNon-Linear StorytellingPoignant & MelancholicWorking Class LifeCharacter StudyEmotional JourneyDialogue-Driven

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Is Last Orders worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Orders rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Last Orders?

1 h 49 min

Last Orders runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Last Orders based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Last Orders?

Critics79
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Last Orders higher (79) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Last Orders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Last Orders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Last Orders in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Last Orders use?

Plot-Triggering DeathAnachronic OrderFollow in My FootstepsCry into ChestPragmatic AdaptationRewatch BonusFlashback Within a FlashbackNice GuyPosthumous CharacterHappy FlashbackRoad Trip PlotMaybe Ever Afterand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Last Orders, including Plot-Triggering Death, Anachronic Order, Follow in My Footsteps.