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The Last of Sheila

1973Movie2 h 0 minPG

CrimeDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes90%84%

A gripping, tense crime movie about mystery and crime, with standout storytelling.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Any number can play. Any number can die.

A year after Sheila is killed in a hit-and-run, her multimillionaire husband invites a group of friends to spend a week on his yacht playing a scavenger hunt-style mystery game—but the game turns out to be all too real and all too deadly.

Feels like

  • Mystery Scavenger Hunt
  • Secrets and Betrayal
  • Wealthy Social Circle
  • Exotic Mediterranean Setting
  • Intrigue and Suspense
  • Stylish 1970s
  • Complex Characters
  • Clever Plot Twists
  • Murder Investigation

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Ross
Written by
Anthony Perkins, Stephen Sondheim
Produced by
Herbert Ross
Music by
Billy Goldenberg

Everyone

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Facts

June 14, 1973 · 2 h 0 min · PG

Released
June 14, 1973
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Thousand-Yard Stare, The Perry Mason Method, Blackmail Backfire +9

  • Thousand-Yard Stare
  • The Perry Mason Method
  • Blackmail Backfire
  • Group Picture Ending
  • Screaming Woman
  • Really Gets Around
  • Fair-Play Whodunnit
  • Detective Mole
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Inspector Lestrade
  • Saying Too Much
  • Cigarette of Anxiety

12 of 113 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Last of Sheila

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last of Sheila?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Last of Sheila from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Last of Sheila worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Last of Sheila okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Last of Sheila plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (10 of 10) and mystery (10 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Last of Sheila use?

Thousand-Yard StareThe Perry Mason MethodBlackmail BackfireGroup Picture EndingScreaming WomanReally Gets AroundFair-Play WhodunnitDetective MoleWhat Happened to the Mouse?Inspector LestradeSaying Too MuchCigarette of Anxietyand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 tropes for it, including Thousand-Yard Stare, The Perry Mason Method, and Blackmail Backfire.