The Last Word
“An unexpected friendship that began at the end.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Last Word | Official HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-09
Top Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
Harriet Lauler
Amanda Seyfried
Anne Sherman
Anne Heche
Elizabeth
Thomas Sadoski
Robin Sands
Philip Baker Hall
Edward
Adina Porter
Bree Wilson
Sarah Baker
Zoe
Tom Everett Scott
Ronald Odom
Gedde Watanabe
Louie the gardener
Joel Murray
Joe Mueller
Marshall Bell
Edward
Steven Culp
Sam Serman
Basil Hoffman
Christopher Georrge
Nikki McCauley
Dawn DJ
Valeri Ross
Wanda Byers
Alanna Ubach
Toby
AnnJewel Lee Dixon
Brenda
Marcy Jarreau
Focus Group Woman #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Pellington
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Ross Fink
- Original Score
- Nathan Matthew David
- Original Title
- The Last Word
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Franklin Street, Myriad Pictures, Parkside Pictures, Wondros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Pellington
Stuart Ross Fink
Nathan Matthew David
Eric Koretz
Julia Wong
Anne-Marie Mackay, Kirk D'Amico, Mark Pellington, Amanda Seyfried, Shirley MacLaine
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Koretz
Director of Photography
Stuart Ross Fink
Writer
Mark Pellington
Director
Anne-Marie Mackay
Producer
Nathan Matthew David
Original Music Composer
Kirk D'Amico
Producer
Julia Wong
Editor
Alix Hester
Costume Design
Mark Pellington
Producer
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Word
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What is The Last Word about?
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.
Who directed The Last Word?
The Last Word was directed by Mark Pellington.
Who stars in The Last Word?
The principal cast of The Last Word includes Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, Philip Baker Hall.
When was The Last Word released and how long is it?
The Last Word was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Last Word make at the box office?
The Last Word grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Word?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Word was composed by Nathan Matthew David.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Word?
The Last Word holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).