The Last Word (2017)
An unexpected friendship that began at the end.
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
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: March 3, 2017
Cast
- Shirley MacLaine - Harriet Lauler
- Amanda Seyfried - Anne Sherman
- Anne Heche - Elizabeth
- Thomas Sadoski - Robin Sands
- Philip Baker Hall - Edward
- Adina Porter - Bree Wilson
- Sarah Baker - Zoe
- Tom Everett Scott - Ronald Odom
- Gedde Watanabe - Louie the gardener
- Joel Murray - Joe Mueller
Screenplay
Music: Nathan Matthew David
Cinematography: Eric Koretz
Editing: Julia Wong
Production: Franklin Street, Myriad Pictures, Parkside Pictures, Wondros
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
friendship, suicide attempt, vandalism, road trip, advertising executive, obituary, radio dj, obituary writer, essay writer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Last Word?
- The Last Word stars Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, Philip Baker Hall, Adina Porter.
- How long is The Last Word?
- The Last Word has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Word?
- The Last Word is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did The Last Word gross?
- The Last Word grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Last Word produced?
- The Last Word was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Last Word?
- The themes of The Last Word include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.