The Last Sentence (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, The Last Sentence is a drama and history film directed by Jan Troell, running about 104 minutes. “Taglines: Dom över död man (2012) In the face of evil, one man refused to be silent.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renowned journalist Torgny Segerstedt declares war against Hitler as he criticizes Swedish politicians who tried to look away from the tyranny of the Nazis with the good excuse of “neutralism”. His only weapon is his pen and his life is full of gossip such as an affair with his boss’ wife, a love scandal with a secretary younger than his daughter, and the suicide of his wife. However, he continues to fight a one man battle against Hitler and the Nazi regime until his death, throwing the question “Can one person really change history?” to the audience.
Who’s in it. The Last Sentence stars Jesper Christensen as Torgny Segerstedt, Pernilla August as Maja Forssman, Ulla Skoog as Puste Segerstedt and Peter Andersson as Christian Günther, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Last Sentence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Sentence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Sentence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Sentence (2012)?
- In US, The Last Sentence is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Sentence worth watching?
- The Last Sentence holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Sentence?
- The Last Sentence stars Jesper Christensen, Pernilla August, Ulla Skoog, Peter Andersson and Björn Granath.
- When was The Last Sentence released?
- The Last Sentence was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.