The Last Best Year
Synopsis
Jane (Bernadette Peters) has a dizzy spell while at home. As her condition does not improve, she consults a doctor who finds that she is very ill and that she has no family to help her through this very trying time. He enlists the help of a therapist (Mary Tyler Moore) who is very hesitant to become involved in this case due to the loss she suffered as a young child. As her condition deteriorates, Jane learns how to come to terms with her past as does her therapist.
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The Last Best Year (1990) Promo - ABC
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Mary Tyler Moore
Wendy Haller
Bernadette Peters
Jane Murray
Brian Bedford
Dr. Castle
Carmen Mathews
Aunt Lizzie
Kate Reid
Sister Mary Rose
Kenneth Welsh
Jerry
Erika Alexander
Amy
Dorothy McGuire
Anne
Lawrence Dane
John Dennis
Michael Hogan
Billy Haller
Albert Schultz
Peter Hamm
Bathsheba Garnett
Mrs. Morton
Michael J. Reynolds
Wisnovsky
Graham McPherson
Ron Black
Peter Spence
Jack
Martha Burns
Sally
Susan Douglas
Mrs. Zagorski
Amber Lea Weston
Janice
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- David W. Rintels
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Last Best Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
David W. Rintels
John Morris
Frank Tidy
Paul LaMastra
David W. Rintels, John Erman, Victoria Riskin
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Director
David W. Rintels
Writer
Paul LaMastra
Editor
David W. Rintels
Producer
John Morris
Original Music Composer
John Erman
Producer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Best Year
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What is The Last Best Year about?
Jane (Bernadette Peters) has a dizzy spell while at home. As her condition does not improve, she consults a doctor who finds that she is very ill and that she has no family to help her through this very trying time. He enlists the help of a therapist (Mary Tyler Moore) who is very hesitant to become involved in this case due to the loss she suffered as a young child. As her condition deteriorates, Jane learns how to come to terms with her past as does her therapist.
Who directed The Last Best Year?
The Last Best Year was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in The Last Best Year?
The principal cast of The Last Best Year includes Mary Tyler Moore, Bernadette Peters, Brian Bedford, Carmen Mathews, Kate Reid.
When was The Last Best Year released and how long is it?
The Last Best Year was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Best Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Best Year was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Best Year?
The Last Best Year holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).