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Twilight's Last Gleaming

1977·Movie
2h 26min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Politics, war, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

We have invaded Silo 3. We are prepared to launch nine nuclear missiles. We demand ten million dollars, Air Force One... and you, Mr President.

A renegade USAF general, Lawrence Dell, escapes from a military prison and takes over an ICBM silo near Montana and threatens to provoke World War 3 unless the President reveals details of a secret meeting held just after the start of the Vietnam War between Dell and the then President's most trusted advisors.
Political ThrillerRenegade GeneralVietnam War SecretsICBM Silo TakeoverHigh-Stakes NegotiationPsychological TensionBleak OutlookConspiracy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Twilight's Last Gleaming legally?

Twilight's Last Gleaming is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Twilight's Last Gleaming worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Twilight's Last Gleaming rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Twilight's Last Gleaming?

2 h 26 min

Twilight's Last Gleaming runs 2 h 26 min.

Is Twilight's Last Gleaming based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Twilight's Last Gleaming?

Critics80
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Twilight's Last Gleaming higher (80) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Twilight's Last Gleaming in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Twilight's Last Gleaming?

11ATBEBRCHESFRJPLUSMUSVA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Twilight's Last Gleaming in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Twilight's Last Gleaming use?

Government ConspiracyThe Last TitleLiterary Allusion TitleProve I Am Not BluffingThe Film of the BookShoot the Dangerous MinionArtistic License – MilitaryGodzilla ThresholdDowner EndingChekhov's GunEmpty Quiver20 Minutes in the Futureand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Twilight's Last Gleaming, including Government Conspiracy, The Last Title, Literary Allusion Title.