The Last Word

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The Last Word

"An unexpected friendship that began at the end."

2017

1h 48m

6.6(361 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

32 members

Acting

Shirley MacLaine

Harriet Lauler

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Amanda Seyfried

Anne Sherman

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Anne Heche

Elizabeth

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Thomas Sadoski

Robin Sands

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Philip Baker Hall

Edward

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Adina Porter

Bree Wilson

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Sarah Baker

Zoe

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Tom Everett Scott

Ronald Odom

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Gedde Watanabe

Louie the gardener

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Joel Murray

Joe Mueller

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Marshall Bell

Edward

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Steven Culp

Sam Serman

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Basil Hoffman

Christopher Georrge

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Nikki McCauley

Dawn DJ

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Valeri Ross

Wanda Byers

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Alanna Ubach

Toby

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AnnJewel Lee Dixon

Brenda

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Marcy Jarreau

Focus Group Woman #1

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Brooke Trantor

Focus Group Woman #2

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Joshua Harto

Focus Group Man 1

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Yvette Freeman

Housekeeper

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Todd Louiso

Dr. Morgan

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Chloé Wepper

Agency Receptionist

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Jesse Burch

Moderator

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Natalija Nogulich

Middle Aged Woman

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Bill Glass

Father Piper

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Millicent Martin

Margaret Dumont

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John Billingsley

Father Reilly

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James Tupper

Man at Funeral (uncredited)

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Nicole Fazio

Waitress (uncredited)

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Juan Jose Dubon

Radio Station Intern Worker (uncredited)

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J. Denise

Radio Station Employee (uncredited)

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