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The Last of England

1987·Movie
1h 27min
62
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Immersive world, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Society, politics, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Complexity8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

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The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.
Arthouse CinemaPoetic CommentaryThatcherite BritainBleak Social RealismExperimental FilmNon-Linear NarrativeVisually StylizedExistential AnguishPolitical MeditationPunk Aesthetic

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Last of England legally?

The Last of England is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Last of England worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last of England rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Last of England?

1 h 27 min

The Last of England runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last of England?

Critics60
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see The Last of England much the same way.

What language is The Last of England in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Last of England?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last of England in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.