Last Orders (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Last Orders is a 2001 drama directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Michael Caine and Bob Hoskins. It is based on Last Orders by Graham Swift. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $6.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia TriStar Home Video
- Based on
- Last Orders by Graham Swift
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Last Orders About?
The premise of Last Orders without spoilers, adapted from Last Orders by Graham Swift. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A close-knit group of friends undertakes a bittersweet journey to fulfill the final wish of their beloved friend, Jack, scattering his ashes. Along the way, they reminisce about his life, sharing humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections on his quiet struggles and simple joys. The trip becomes a poignant celebration of Jack’s character and the enduring bonds of friendship.
Last Orders Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ashes
- friend
- friendship
- death
- grief
- death bed request
- dying
- bar
- melancholy
- last wish
- best friend
- ash scattering
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- based on novel
- memory
- butcher
- margate pier
- money
- pier
- vomiting
- whiskey
- hop picking
- camper van
- mercedes car
- river thames
- two word title
- game playing
- child with a mental disability
- animated scene
- watching a cartoon on tv
- cartoon on tv
- mother son relationship
- pavillion
- gazebo
- eating
- car dealership
- jack in the box
- food
- kent england
- stepmother stepson relationship
- stepfather stepson relationship
- watching tv
- flying bomb
- bomb
- church
- canterbury england
- orchard
- vineyard
- bean sprouts
- beach
- boat
Last Orders Cast
Michael Caine leads the cast, with Bob Hoskins. Directed by Fred Schepisi.
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Director Fred Schepisi
Last Orders Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Last Orders 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 59% User score
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Last Orders Plot Summary
What happens in Last Orders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative intricately weaves through flashbacks, revealing the complex relationships among a group of war veterans residing in the same area of London. Central to the plot is their poignant journey from Bermondsey to Margate, where they intend to fulfill the last wishes of their friend, Jack Dodds, by scattering his ashes at sea. This journey unfolds in brief segments narrated by the main characters, interspersed with updates on their travels, which take them through significant locations such as Old Kent Road, New Cross, Blackheath, Dartford, Gravesend, Rochester, Chatham Naval Memorial, and Canterbury Cathedral.
Full summary
The whole story of Last Orders, scene by scene
Last Orders Box Office
Last Orders grossed $6.9 million worldwide. $2.3 million came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
- International
- $4.5M
Last Orders Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Last Orders.
How Well Do You Know Last Orders?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary mission of the comrades in 'Last Orders'?
Cars in Last Orders
25 cars on screen, including the 1980 Mercedes-Benz SEL W126 and the 1966 Bedford CAL Camper Mk3.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz SEL W126 Main role -
1966 Bedford CAL Camper Mk3 Important role -
1944 Morris 5cwt Van Important role -
1962 AEC Routemaster Minor role
Last Orders Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Letzte Runde (2001)” and “Letzte Runde”.
- Also known as
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- Letzte Runde (2001)
- Letzte Runde
- Sista beställningen
- L'ultimo bicchiere
- Smrt Jacka Doddse
- Τελευταία Εντολή
- סיבוב אחרון
- Végakarat
- Последние желания
- 杯酒留痕
- 라스트 오더스
- 遗言
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- Останні бажання
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Last Orders FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Last Orders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Last Orders?
Last Orders runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Last Orders released?
Last Orders was released on December 7, 2001.
Who directed Last Orders?
Last Orders was directed by Fred Schepisi.
More films by Fred Schepisi Who is in the cast of Last Orders?
Last Orders stars Michael Caine and Bob Hoskins.
How much did Last Orders make at the box office?
Last Orders grossed $6.9 million worldwide ($2.3 million domestic, $4.5 million international).
How is Last Orders rated?
Last Orders has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Last Orders based on a book?
Yes. Last Orders is adapted from Last Orders by Graham Swift.
Does Last Orders have a post-credit scene?
No. Last Orders has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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