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The Last Word

An unexpected friendship that began at the end.
2017 | 108m | English

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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.
Release Date: Mar 03, 2017
Director: Mark Pellington
Writer: Stuart Ross Fink
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Keywords suicide attempt, vandalism, friendship, road trip, advertising executive, obituary, radio dj, obituary writer, essay writer
Production Companies Myriad Pictures, Parkside Pictures, Wondros, Franklin Street
Box Office Revenue: $1,783,421
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 10, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Brooke Trantor Focus Group Woman #2
Joshua Harto Focus Group Man 1
Yvette Freeman Housekeeper
Todd Louiso Dr. Morgan
Chloé Wepper Agency Receptionist
Jesse Burch Moderator
Natalija Nogulich Middle Aged Woman
Bill Glass Father Piper
Millicent Martin Margaret Dumont
John Billingsley Father Reilly
James Tupper Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Nicole Fazio Waitress (uncredited)
Juan Jose Dubon Radio Station Intern Worker (uncredited)
J. Denise Radio Station Employee (uncredited)
Name Job
Stuart Ross Fink Writer
Eric Koretz Director of Photography
Alix Hester Costume Design
Richard Hoover Production Design
Julia Wong Editor
Mark Pellington Director
Heidi Levitt Casting
Nathan Matthew David Original Music Composer
Spice Williams-Crosby Stunt Double
Heidi Pascoe Stunt Double
Marissa Labog Stunt Double
Name Title
Kirk D'Amico Producer
Anne-Marie Mackay Producer
Theresa Won Co-Producer
Mark Pellington Producer
Amanda Seyfried Executive Producer
Shirley MacLaine Executive Producer
Andrew Karpen Executive Producer
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