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The Last Thing He Wanted

  • 20202020
  • RR
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
15K
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POPULARITY
4,733
2,613
  • Cast & crew
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Ben Affleck, Willem Dafoe, Rosie Perez, and Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
A veteran D.C. journalist (Academy Award® winner Anne Hathaway) loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father (Oscar® nominee Willem Dafoe) thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she’s trying to break. Academy Award® nominee Dee Rees directs her adaptation of Joan Didion's namesake novel, co-starring Oscar® winner Ben Affleck.
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  • Crime
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  • Thriller

A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to br... Read allA veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to break. Adapted from Joan Didion's namesake novel.A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to break. Adapted from Joan Didion's namesake novel.

IMDb RATING
4.3/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,733
2,613
  • Director
    • Dee Rees
  • Writers
    • Marco Villalobos(screenplay by)
    • Dee Rees(screenplay by)
    • Joan Didion(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Ben Affleck
    • Rosie Perez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dee Rees
  • Writers
    • Marco Villalobos(screenplay by)
    • Dee Rees(screenplay by)
    • Joan Didion(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Ben Affleck
    • Rosie Perez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 437User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
    Official Trailer
    What Roles Was Ben Affleck Considered For?
    Video 4:10
    What Roles Was Ben Affleck Considered For?

    Photos64

    Rosie Perez and Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Willem Dafoe in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Ben Affleck in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Rosie Perez in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Onata Aprile in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
    Edi Gathegi in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
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    Top cast

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    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Elena McMahonas Elena McMahon
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Treat Morrisonas Treat Morrison
    Rosie Perez
    Rosie Perez
    • Alma Guerreroas Alma Guerrero
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Dick McMahonas Dick McMahon
    Edi Gathegi
    Edi Gathegi
    • Jonesas Jones
    Mel Rodriguez
    Mel Rodriguez
    • Barry Sedlowas Barry Sedlow
    Onata Aprile
    Onata Aprile
    • Cat McMahonas Cat McMahon
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Paul Schusteras Paul Schuster
    Carlos Leal
    Carlos Leal
    • Max Epperson aka Bob Weiras Max Epperson aka Bob Weir
    Ben Chase
    Ben Chase
    • Max Berquistas Max Berquist
    Julian Gamble
    Julian Gamble
    • Secretary George Shultzas Secretary George Shultz
    Robert Sedgwick
    Robert Sedgwick
    • Stuart Jamesas Stuart James
    • (as Rob Sedgwick)
    Bill Kelly
    Bill Kelly
    • General Gus Sharpas General Gus Sharp
    • (as Billy Kelly)
    David Vadim
    David Vadim
    • Buck Pearsonas Buck Pearson
    César Galindez
    • Red Truck Driveras Red Truck Driver
    • (as Cesar Galindez)
    Diomedes Rodriguez
    • Glistening Boyas Glistening Boy
    Casiano Ancalle
    Casiano Ancalle
    • Elderly Campesino Leaderas Elderly Campesino Leader
    • (as Casiano Ancalle Choque)
    Lee Markham
    • Tarmac Secret Service Agentas Tarmac Secret Service Agent
    • Director
      • Dee Rees
    • Writers
      • Marco Villalobos(screenplay by)
      • Dee Rees(screenplay by)
      • Joan Didion(based on the book by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to break. Adapted from Joan Didion's namesake novel.
    • journalist
    • newspaper
    • quitting a job
    • arms dealer
    • secret government agency
    • 11 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, some violence, disturbing images and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ben Affleck replaced Nicolas Cage.
    • Goofs
      In the year 2000, the Republican Party, for reasons still unknown, turned the stars upside down in their logo. The Regan rally showed them in today's stars down depiction.
    • Quotes

      Elena McMahon: In a perfect world we make perfect choices. In the real world we make real choices.

    • Crazy credits
      The teletype tape snippets in the closing credits spell out the person's name.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Worst Movies of 2020 (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Escape (I Need a Break)
      Performed by Whodini
      Written by Larry K. Smith (as Lawrence Smith) and Jalil Hutchins
      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews437

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    ....was a bad review but he got one
    I really wanted to like this movie because the trailer was great and it set the bar high. About a third of the way in I said to my wife, "what the hell is going on?" She didn't know either. Another third into the movie and I repeated the question, which went unanswered because my wife was asleep. Bored by the meandering plot lines that never seem to unite. So, I wasted a few hours of my life watching this but the good news is my wife got an hour or more of decent shut eye.
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    • tim-301-451819
    • Feb 23, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • official site
      • The Fyzz (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Last Thing He Wanted
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • Elevated Films (II)
      • Pimienta
      • The Fyzz Facility
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

    Related news

    Griffin Dunne Remembers Aunt Joan Didion: In Examining Grief, She Gave ‘Hope and Meaning to Those Who Needed It Most’
    Griffin Dunne Remembers Aunt Joan Didion: In Examining Grief, She Gave ‘Hope and Meaning to Those Who Needed It Most’
    Dec 24Variety Film + TV
    Joan Didion, Beloved Author and Screenwriter, Dies at 87
    Joan Didion, Beloved Author and Screenwriter, Dies at 87
    Dec 23Variety Film + TV

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