The Last Word
2017 · 1h 48m · Comedy, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
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.
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Mark PellingtonWritten by
Stuart Ross Fink6.5Smart score
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