The Last Debate (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film
Released in 2000, The Last Debate is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Badham, running about 90 minutes. “To save America's future, they had to destroy a candidate's past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away, the two candidates square off in a final debate. The televised event takes a dramatic turn when the moderator and three panelists confront one of the candidates with unconfirmed rumors and allegations. The debate quickly turns into a witch hunt and destroys one politician's career. They also give Tom Chapman, the up-and-coming reporter investigating the panel's ambush, the story of a lifetime: What went on behind the last debate.
Who’s in it. The Last Debate stars James Garner as Mike Howley, Peter Gallagher as Tom Chapman, Audra McDonald as Barbara Manning and Donna Murphy as Joan Naylor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Debate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Debate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Debate (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Debate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Last Debate?
- The Last Debate stars James Garner, Peter Gallagher, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy and Marco Sanchez.
- When was The Last Debate released?
- The Last Debate was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.