Last Chance Harvey (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, Last Chance Harvey is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Joel Hopkins, running about 99 minutes. “When it comes to love, is it ever too late to take a chance?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In London for his daughter's wedding, a struggling jingle-writer, Harvey Shine, misses his plane to New York, and thus loses his job. While drowning his sorrows in the airport pub, Harvey meets Kate, a British government worker stuck in an endless cycle of work, phone calls from her mother, and blind dates. A connection forms between the unhappy pair, who soon find themselves falling in love.
Who’s in it. Last Chance Harvey stars Dustin Hoffman as Harvey Shine, Emma Thompson as Kate Walker, Eileen Atkins as Maggie Walker and Kathy Baker as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Last Chance Harvey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Last Chance Harvey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Chance Harvey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Chance Harvey (2008)?
- In US, Last Chance Harvey is available to stream on Philo, 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 Last Chance Harvey worth watching?
- Last Chance Harvey holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Chance Harvey?
- Last Chance Harvey stars Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker and Liane Balaban.
- When was Last Chance Harvey released?
- Last Chance Harvey was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.