The Last Detail (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1973, The Last Detail is a comedy and drama film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 104 minutes. “No *#@!!* Navy’s going to give some poor **!!@* kid eight years in the #@!* brig without me taking him out for the time of his *#@!!* life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison, but decide to show him one last good time along the way.
Who’s in it. The Last Detail stars Jack Nicholson as SM1 Billy 'Bad Ass' Buddusky, Otis Young as GM1 'Mule' Mulhall, Randy Quaid as Seaman Larry Meadows and Clifton James as M. A. A., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Last Detail has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Detail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Detail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Detail (1973)?
- In US, The Last Detail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Detail worth watching?
- The Last Detail holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Detail?
- The Last Detail stars Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, Randy Quaid, Clifton James and Carol Kane.
- When was The Last Detail released?
- The Last Detail was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.