Movie

The Last Word

“An unexpected friendship that began at the end.”

★ 6.6(375)20171h 48m

The Last Word is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mark Pellington
Release date: 2017-03-03
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $1,783,421
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Franklin Street

The Last Word — trailer

About The Last Word

The Last Word is a 2017 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Mark Pellington, starring Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried and Anne Heche. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 375 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last Word in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

friendshipsuicide attemptvandalismroad tripadvertising executiveobituaryradio djobituary writeressay writer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Word in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Last Word is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Last Word on Netflix?+

The Last Word is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Last Word?+

The Last Word has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Last Word?+

The Last Word stars Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski and Philip Baker Hall.

When did The Last Word come out?+

The Last Word is a 2017 movie directed by Mark Pellington.

What genre is The Last Word?+

The Last Word is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Last Word?+

The Last Word was directed by Mark Pellington.