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The Last Word

The Last Word

An unexpected friendship that began at the end.

20176.61h 48m

Overview

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.

Directed by Mark Pellington
Written by Stuart Ross Fink
Produced by Mark Pellington, Anne-Marie Mackay, Kirk D'Amico
Box Office0Revenue: $1.8M

Top Cast

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Harriet Lauler

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

Anne Sherman

Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Elizabeth

Thomas Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski

Robin Sands

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Edward

Adina Porter

Adina Porter

Bree Wilson

Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Zoe

Tom Everett Scott

Tom Everett Scott

Ronald Odom

Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

Louie the gardener

Joel Murray

Joel Murray

Joe Mueller

Themes & Keywords

friendshipsuicide attemptvandalismroad tripadvertising executiveobituaryradio djobituary writeressay writer

About The Last Word

The Last Word is a comedy, drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of friendship, suicide attempt, vandalism, road trip, advertising executive, obituary. Directed by Mark Pellington, it stars Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche. 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.

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