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The Last Word

20171h 48min
ComedyDrama

Directed by Mark Pellington

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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Top cast

  • Shirley MacLaine

    Shirley MacLaine

    Harriet Lauler

  • Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried

    Anne Sherman

  • Anne Heche

    Anne Heche

    Elizabeth

  • Thomas Sadoski

    Thomas Sadoski

    Robin Sands

  • Philip Baker Hall

    Philip Baker Hall

    Edward

  • Adina Porter

    Adina Porter

    Bree Wilson

  • Sarah Baker

    Sarah Baker

    Zoe

  • Tom Everett Scott

    Tom Everett Scott

    Ronald Odom

  • Gedde Watanabe

    Gedde Watanabe

    Louie the gardener

  • Joel Murray

    Joel Murray

    Joe Mueller

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Word online?

As of November 4, 2026, The Last Word is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Plex Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.

Is The Last Word on Netflix?

Yes — as of November 4, 2026, The Last Word is available on Netflix in United States.

Can I rent or buy The Last Word online?

Yes. In United States, The Last Word can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

In which countries can I stream The Last Word?

As of November 4, 2026, The Last Word is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Italy, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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