The Last City (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, The Last City is a drama film directed by Heinz Emigholz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An archaeologist and a weapons designer, who knew each other in a previous life as a filmmaker and a psychoanalyst, meet at an excavation site in the Negev desert and begin a conversation about love and war, which they continue in the Israeli city of Be’er Sheva. A series of encounters with alternating actors in different roles ensues, which leads the viewer through the cities of Athens, Berlin, Hong Kong and São Paulo. Among those appearing are: an old artist who meets his younger self; a mother who lives with her two grown-up sons, a priest and a policeman; a Chinese and a Japanese woman; a curator and a cosmologist.
Who’s in it. The Last City stars John Erdman as Archaeologist / Artist, Susanne Sachße as “Japanese” Woman / Curator, Laurean Wagner as Policeman and Jonathan Perel as Weapon Designer / Cosmologist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Last City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last City (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last City worth watching?
- The Last City holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last City?
- The Last City stars John Erdman, Susanne Sachße, Laurean Wagner, Jonathan Perel and Young Sun Han.
- When was The Last City released?
- The Last City was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.