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The Last Word

An unexpected friendship that began at the end.

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.

20171h 48mRComedy, Drama

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About The Last Word

Directors
Mark Pellington
Cast
Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, Philip Baker Hall, Adina Porter
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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