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The Last Word 2017

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.

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.

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The Last Word does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Last Word

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Metacritic

40

Metascore

7.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

41%

TOMATOMETER

review

64%

User Score

IMDb

6.6 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

66

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.2

From 10 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.50/5

From 12 fan ratings

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The Last Word Themes and Keywords

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The Last Word Other Names and Titles

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