The Last Thing He Wanted (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2020, The Last Thing He Wanted is a thriller and drama film directed by Dee Rees, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist covering the 1984 US presidential campaign, puts herself in danger when she abandons her assigned task in order to fulfill the last wish of her ailing father, a mysterious man whose past activities she barely knows.
Who’s in it. The Last Thing He Wanted stars Anne Hathaway as Elena McMahon, Ben Affleck as Treat Morrison, Rosie Perez as Alma Guerrero and Willem Dafoe as Richard McMahon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Last Thing He Wanted has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Thing He Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Thing He Wanted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)?
- In US, The Last Thing He Wanted is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Thing He Wanted worth watching?
- The Last Thing He Wanted holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Thing He Wanted?
- The Last Thing He Wanted stars Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Rosie Perez, Willem Dafoe and Edi Gathegi.
- When was The Last Thing He Wanted released?
- The Last Thing He Wanted was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.