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.

Comedy Drama

Shirley MacLaine

(Harriet Lauler)

Amanda Seyfried

(Anne Sherman)

Anne Heche

(Elizabeth)

Thomas Sadoski

(Robin Sands)

Philip Baker Hall

(Edward)

Adina Porter

(Bree Wilson)

Sarah Baker

(Zoe)

Tom Everett Scott

(Ronald Odom)

Gedde Watanabe

(Louie the gardener)

Joel Murray

(Joe Mueller)

Marshall Bell

(Edward)

Steven Culp

(Sam Serman)

Basil Hoffman

(Christopher Georrge)

Nikki McCauley

(Dawn DJ)

Valeri Ross

(Wanda Byers)

Alanna Ubach

(Toby)

AnnJewel Lee Dixon

(Brenda)

Marcy Jarreau

(Focus Group Woman #1)

Brooke Trantor

(Focus Group Woman #2)

Joshua Harto

(Focus Group Man 1)

Yvette Freeman

(Housekeeper)

Todd Louiso

(Dr. Morgan)

Chloé Wepper

(Agency Receptionist)

Jesse Burch

(Moderator)

Natalija Nogulich

(Middle Aged Woman)

Bill Glass

(Father Piper)

Millicent Martin

(Margaret Dumont)

John Billingsley

(Father Reilly)

James Tupper

(Man at Funeral (uncredited))

Nicole Fazio

(Waitress (uncredited))

Juan Jose Dubon

(Radio Station Intern Worker (uncredited))

J. Denise

(Radio Station Employee (uncredited))