
The Last Word(2017)
“An unexpected friendship that began at the end.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Pellington
Studio
Franklin Street
Revenue
$2M
Cast

Shirley MacLaine
as Harriet Lauler

Amanda Seyfried
as Anne Sherman

Anne Heche
as Elizabeth

Thomas Sadoski
as Robin Sands

Philip Baker Hall
as Edward

Adina Porter
as Bree Wilson

Sarah Baker
as Zoe

Tom Everett Scott
as Ronald Odom

Gedde Watanabe
as Louie the gardener

Joel Murray
as Joe Mueller

Marshall Bell
as Edward

Steven Culp
as Sam Serman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Franklin Street • Myriad Pictures • Parkside Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Word?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Last Word (2017).
What is The Last Word about?▼
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.
Who directed The Last Word?▼
The Last Word was directed by Mark Pellington and released in 2017. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Last Word?▼
The Last Word has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Last Word?▼
The cast of The Last Word includes Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Lauler, Amanda Seyfried as Anne Sherman, Anne Heche as Elizabeth, Thomas Sadoski as Robin Sands, Philip Baker Hall as Edward and more.
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