The Last Word

The Last Word

An unexpected friendship that began at the end.

Directed by Mark Pellington

Produced by Franklin Street, Myriad Pictures

2017108 min6.6 / 10

A warm, character-driven comedy-drama about two unlikely people finding unexpected friendship and meaning through the act of writing a life story.

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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  • Is The Last Word one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of films.

  • Is The Last Word easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does The Last Word end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Last Word scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Last Word violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Last Word sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity4

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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