The Last Battle (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, The Last Battle is a science fiction film directed by Luc Besson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot explores the devastation of civilization and issues of brutality, hostility and isolation. Pierre Jolivet stars as the main character (identified only as "The Man" in the end credits) who is menaced by "The Brute" (played by Jean Reno) on his journey through a world filled by people rendered nearly mute by some unknown incident.
Who’s in it. The Last Battle stars Pierre Jolivet as The Man, Jean Bouise as The Doctor, Fritz Wepper as Captain and Jean Reno as The Brute, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Last Battle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Battle tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Battle (1983)?
- In US, The Last Battle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Battle worth watching?
- The Last Battle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Battle?
- The Last Battle stars Pierre Jolivet, Jean Bouise, Fritz Wepper, Jean Reno and Christiane Krüger.
- When was The Last Battle released?
- The Last Battle was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.