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The Last Word

2017Movie1 h 48 minR

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic407.4Rotten Tomatoes40%64%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic407.4Rotten Tomatoes40%64%

Summary

A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. A young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, and the result is a life-altering friendship.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Mark Pellington
Written by
Stuart Ross Fink
Produced by
Anne-Marie Mackay, Mark Pellington, Kirk D'Amico
Music by
Nathan Matthew David

Everyone

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Facts

March 3, 2017 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
March 3, 2017
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
51 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Word?"

Questions about The Last Word

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Word?

PlexNetflixHuluKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

In the United States, The Last Word streams on Netflix and Hulu, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Last Word worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will The Last Word make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

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

CharactersPlot

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