The Last Word fingerprintStrong craft, striking style, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Cathartic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, family, and the mind
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Cathartic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's cathartic, moving, and hopeful. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and situational comedy.
Everyday modern life, family, and the mind
Its world is built around everyday modern life, family, and the mind.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
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The Last Word is included with a subscription to Netflix and Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
1 h 48 min
The Last Word runs 1 h 48 min.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Last Word higher (68) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+37GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Word in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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