The Last Best Year (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, The Last Best Year is a notable film directed by John Erman, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Jane (Bernadette Peters) has a dizzy spell while at home. As her condition does not improve, she consults a doctor who finds that she is very ill and that she has no family to help her through this very trying time. He enlists the help of a therapist (Mary Tyler Moore) who is very hesitant to become involved in this case due to the loss she suffered as a young child. As her condition deteriorates, Jane learns how to come to terms with her past as does her therapist.
Who’s in it. The Last Best Year stars Mary Tyler Moore as Wendy Haller, Bernadette Peters as Jane Murray, Brian Bedford as Dr. Castle and Carmen Mathews as Aunt Lizzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Last Best Year has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Best Year page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Best Year (1990)?
- In US, The Last Best Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Best Year worth watching?
- The Last Best Year holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Best Year?
- The Last Best Year stars Mary Tyler Moore, Bernadette Peters, Brian Bedford, Carmen Mathews and Kate Reid.