The Last Word (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 108 min · English

#3,269 13

Directed by

Mark Pellington

Starring

Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Philip Baker Hall, Tom Everett Scott, Thomas Sadoski, Gedde Watanabe

A fiercely independent businesswoman, Harriet Lawler, finds herself facing the reality of aging and mortality when she decides to write her own obituary. She enlists the help of a young writer, Anne Sherman, to assist her with the project. As Harriet revisits her past and crafts her life story, she unexpectedly forms a close bond with Anne. The process becomes a touching journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of legacy, identity, and the importance of human connection.