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The Last Days

1998Movie1 h 27 minPG-13

DocumentaryHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic857.9

A deeply moving, profoundly sad documentary movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Everything you're about to see is true.

This Oscar-winning documentary recounts the harrowing stories of five Hungarian Jews who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and Hitler's reign.

Feels like

  • Holocaust Remembrance
  • Survivor Testimony
  • Historical Documentation
  • World War II
  • Personal Accounts
  • Tragedy and Loss
  • Redemption and Memory
  • Human Resilience

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
James Moll
Produced by
Ken Lipper, June Beallor
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

October 23, 1998 · 1 h 27 min · PG-13

Released
October 23, 1998
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Hungarian
Made in
United States
Box office
$421,432
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Day Hurts Dark-Adjusted Eyes, Day of the Jackboot, Documentary +9

  • Day Hurts Dark-Adjusted Eyes
  • Day of the Jackboot
  • Documentary
  • Final Solution
  • Gorn
  • Grave-Marking Scene
  • The Ken Burns Effect
  • The Last Title
  • Match Cut
  • Talking Heads
  • Stock Footage
  • You Can't Go Home Again

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Days?"

Questions about The Last Days

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Where can I stream The Last Days?

Netflix

In the United States, The Last Days streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Last Days worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 85).

Is The Last Days okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Last Days?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.