Last Scene (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, Last Scene is a drama film directed by Hideo Nakata, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Young film star Ken Mihara is about to fall from stardom. His rise as a celebrity is solely credited to his onscreen counterpart, Keiko, who recently announced her retirement from acting in order to get married. Feeling frustrated and helpless, Ken turns to alcohol as he begins to provoke fights, attempts to lure a girl into bed, and argues with his wife, who came to visit him at the studio. All she says is thank you and leaves Ken puzzled. Ken Mihara, once a budding young star, takes a job as an extra. Although he's past his prime, he still manages to infuse a young filmmaker with the motivation to pursue her dreams as a director.
Who’s in it. Last Scene stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Ken Mihara (1965), Mayumi Wakamura as Chizuru Mihara, Ren Osugi and Yumi Asou as Keiko Yoshino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Last Scene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Scene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Scene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Scene (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Last Scene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Last Scene worth watching?
- Last Scene holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Scene?
- Last Scene stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Mayumi Wakamura, Ren Osugi, Yumi Asou and Kumiko Aso.
- When was Last Scene released?
- Last Scene was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.