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Last Resort

2000·Movie
1h 13min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Tanya leaves Moscow with her street-wise 10-year-old son Artiom to meet her English fiancée in London. But after he fails to turn up at the airport, Tanya, intent on staying in England, is forced to apply for political asylum and transferred to Stonehaven, a grimy former seaside resort where refugees are housed. Tanya gradually develops a relationship with an amusement arcade manager, who helps them escape. She must then decide whether to stay with him or return to Russia.
Social Realist DramaRefugee ExperienceBritish Independent FilmCharacter-DrivenPoignant & BleakSlow-BurnPowerful PerformancesAtmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Last Resort

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Where can I stream Last Resort legally?

Last Resort is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Last Resort worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Resort rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Last Resort?

1 h 13 min

Last Resort runs 1 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Last Resort?

Critics87
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Last Resort higher (87) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Last Resort in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Last Resort?

4AUCANZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Last Resort in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.