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The Last Word

R20171h 48mMark Pellington
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 40% · Metacritic 40

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"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.

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FriendshipSuicide AttemptVandalismRoad TripAdvertising ExecutiveObituaryRadio DjObituary WriterEssay Writer

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What is The Last Word (2017) 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 stars in The Last Word?

The Last Word stars Shirley MacLaine (Harriet Lauler), Amanda Seyfried (Anne Sherman), Anne Heche (Elizabeth), Thomas Sadoski (Robin Sands), Philip Baker Hall (Edward). The film was directed by Mark Pellington.

How long is The Last Word?

The Last Word has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Last Word worth watching?

The Last Word holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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