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The Last Time I Committed Suicide

1997Movie1 h 34 minR

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–42%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about the mind and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Life is what happens when you're busy making plans.

Neal Cassady is living the beat life during the 1940s, working at The Tire Yard and philandering around town. However, he has visions of a happy life with kids and a white picket fence. When his girlfried, Joan, tries to kill herself he gets scared and runs away. But when Joan reappears will he take the chance at that happiness, or will he turn his back on it?

Feels like

  • Beat Generation
  • Psychological Drama
  • Existential Crisis
  • Character Study
  • Melancholy & Nostalgia
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Introspective
  • Art-House Film
  • 1940s Setting

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Kay
Written by
Stephen Kay
Produced by
Louise Rosner-Meyer, Edward Bates
Music by
Tyler Bates

Everyone

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Facts

June 20, 1997 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
June 20, 1997
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Suicide Themes, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$46,362
Available in
122 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Time I Committed Suicide?"

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Where can I stream The Last Time I Committed Suicide?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

In the United States, The Last Time I Committed Suicide streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 118 other countries.

Is The Last Time I Committed Suicide worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Last Time I Committed Suicide good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Last Time I Committed Suicide plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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