Last Orders (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, Last Orders is a comedy and drama film directed by Fred Schepisi, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money. But before he died he had a final request, 'Last Orders', that his ashes be scattered in the sea at Margate. The movie follows his mates, Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince as they journey to the sea with the ashes. Along the way, the threads of their lives, their loves and their disappointments are woven together in their memories of Jack and his wife Amy
Who’s in it. Last Orders stars Michael Caine as Jack, Tom Courtenay as Vic, David Hemmings as Lenny and Bob Hoskins as Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Last Orders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Orders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Orders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Orders (2001)?
- In GB, Last Orders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Last Orders worth watching?
- Last Orders holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Orders?
- Last Orders stars Michael Caine, Tom Courtenay, David Hemmings, Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren.
- When was Last Orders released?
- Last Orders was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.