The Last Word (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Last Word is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Pellington, running about 108 minutes. “An unexpected friendship that began at the end.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. A young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, and the result is a life-altering friendship.
Who’s in it. The Last Word stars Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Lauler, Amanda Seyfried as Anne Sherman, Anne Heche as Elizabeth and Thomas Sadoski as Robin Sands, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Last Word has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Word page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Word tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Word (2017)?
- In US, The Last Word is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Word worth watching?
- The Last Word holds an audience score of 6.6 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 The Last Word?
- The Last Word stars Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski and Philip Baker Hall.