The Last Mile (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, The Last Mile is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 81 minutes. “The Man... The Role... The Story That Sent A Million Volts Across The Broadway Stage!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jail house tensions mount as a killer's execution approaches.
Who’s in it. The Last Mile stars Mickey Rooney as 'Killer' John Mears, Frank Overton as Father O'Connors, Michael Constantine as Ed Werner and John Vari as Jimmy Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Last Mile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Mile page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Mile tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Mile (1959)?
- In US, The Last Mile is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Mile worth watching?
- The Last Mile holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Mile?
- The Last Mile stars Mickey Rooney, Frank Overton, Michael Constantine, John Vari and Clifford David.
- When was The Last Mile released?
- The Last Mile was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.