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The Last Command

1955Movie1 h 50 minNR

HistoryWestern
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–40%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Summary

During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Frank Lloyd
Written by
Sy Bartlett, Warren Duff
Produced by
Frank Lloyd, Herbert J. Yates
Music by
Max Steiner

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Facts

August 3, 1955 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
August 3, 1955
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Western, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Humble Pie, The Hero Dies, Fallen-on-Hard-Times Job +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Command?"

Questions about The Last Command

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Command?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Last Command from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Last Command worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching The Last Command?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Last Command use?

Humble PieThe Hero DiesFallen-on-Hard-Times JobBreak the HaughtyChekhov's GunMy Master, Right or WrongInspired by…Biting-the-Hand HumorLaser-Guided KarmaPietà PlagiarismSpiteful SpitRoyal Bloodand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Humble Pie, The Hero Dies, and Fallen-on-Hard-Times Job.