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The Last Word

2008Movie1 h 30 minR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

When an eccentric poet who makes a living ghostwriting suicide notes falls for the free-spirited sister of his latest client, he must desperately maintain a web of lies to conceal how he knew her deceased brother.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Geoffrey Haley
Written by
Geoffrey Haley
Music by
John Swihart

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April 20, 2008 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
April 20, 2008
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$8,298
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream The Last Word?

In the United States, The Last Word is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Last Word worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Last Word good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Last Word plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.