The Last Thing He Wanted
Synopsis
At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist covering the 1984 US presidential campaign, puts herself in danger when she abandons her assigned task in order to fulfill the last wish of her ailing father, a mysterious man whose past activities she barely knows.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-23
Top Cast
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Anne Hathaway
Elena McMahon
Ben Affleck
Treat Morrison
Rosie Perez
Alma Guerrero
Willem Dafoe
Richard McMahon
Edi Gathegi
Jones
Mel Rodriguez
Barry Sedlow
Onata Aprile
Cat McMahon
Toby Jones
Paul Schuster
Carlos Leal
Max Epperson aka Bob Weir
Ben Chase
Max Berquist
Julian Gamble
Secretary George Shultz
Robert Sedgwick
Stewart James
Bill Kelly
General Gus Sharp
David Vadim
Buck Pearson
César Galindez
Red Truck Driver
Diomedes Rodriguez
Glistening Boy
Casiano Ancalle
Elderly Campesino Leader
Lee Markham
Tarmac Secret Service Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Villalobos, Dee Rees
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- The Last Thing He Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Elevated Films, Little Red Hen, The Fyzz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dee Rees
Marco Villalobos, Dee Rees, Joan Didion
Tamar-kali
Bobby Bukowski
Mako Kamitsuna
Dee Rees, Jamin O'Brien, Luillo Ruiz, Cassian Elwes, Cyril Megret
Department Leadership Roster
Dee Rees
Director
Dee Rees
Producer
Marco Villalobos
Screenplay
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Mako Kamitsuna
Editor
Dee Rees
Screenplay
Luillo Ruiz
Producer
Cassian Elwes
Producer
Luis Raúl Alcocer
Stunt Coordinator
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
Inbal Weinberg
Production Design
Ane Crabtree
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Thing He Wanted
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What is The Last Thing He Wanted about?
At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist covering the 1984 US presidential campaign, puts herself in danger when she abandons her assigned task in order to fulfill the last wish of her ailing father, a mysterious man whose past activities she barely knows.
Who directed The Last Thing He Wanted?
The Last Thing He Wanted was directed by Dee Rees.
Who stars in The Last Thing He Wanted?
The principal cast of The Last Thing He Wanted includes Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Rosie Perez, Willem Dafoe, Edi Gathegi.
When was The Last Thing He Wanted released and how long is it?
The Last Thing He Wanted was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Thing He Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Thing He Wanted was composed by Tamar-kali.
Is The Last Thing He Wanted based on a book or true story?
The Last Thing He Wanted is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joan Didion".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Thing He Wanted?
The Last Thing He Wanted holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).