The Last Station (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, The Last Station is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Hoffman, running about 112 minutes. “Intoxicating. Infuriating. Impossible. Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. The Countess Sofya, wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy, uses every trick of seduction on her husband's loyal disciple, whom she believes was the person responsible for Tolstoy signing a new will that leaves his work and property to the Russian people.
Who’s in it. The Last Station stars Helen Mirren as Sofya Tolstoya, Christopher Plummer as Leo Tolstoy, James McAvoy as Valentin Bulgakov and Anne-Marie Duff as Sasha Tolstoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Last Station 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Station tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Station (2009)?
- In US, The Last Station is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Station worth watching?
- The Last Station holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Station?
- The Last Station stars Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, James McAvoy, Anne-Marie Duff and Paul Giamatti.
- When was The Last Station released?
- The Last Station was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.