---
title: "Last Wish"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/last-wish-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1026286
imdb_id: "tt0104689"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Last Wish (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/last-wish-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Last Wish is a 1992 television drama film directed by Jeff Bleckner. The production has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes and was released in the United States on January 12, 1992. The narrative centers on a woman suffering from cancer who seeks the assistance of her daughter to fulfill her final request. Specifically, the mother wishes to die with dignity. The film is based on a book written by Betty Rollin in 1985, which recounts how she and a doctor helped her mother fulfill this final wish in 1983. The cast features Patty Duke in the role of Betty Rollin, Maureen Stapleton as Ida Rollin, and Dwight Schultz as Ed Edwards. Additional cast members include Lee Wallace. The film explores the emotional and moral complexities surrounding the protagonist's desire for a dignified death. The project is classified within the drama genre and is categorized as a television movie.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Bleckner
- **Networks / Studios**: Grossbart Barnett Productions, Spectacor Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patty Duke** as *Betty Rollin*
- **Maureen Stapleton** as *Ida Rollin*
- **Dwight Schultz** as *Ed Edwards*
- **Lee Wallace** as *Alvin*
- **Tresa Hughes** as *Aunt Shany*
- **Pat Englund** as *Rose*
- **Ian D. Clark** as *Dr. Kevin Burns*
- **Diane D'Aquila** as *Maryanne*
- **Donna Goodhand** as *Frieda Bornstein*
- **Helen Hughes** as *Emma*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Last Wish online?
Last Wish is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Last Wish worth watching?
Last Wish holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Last Wish and when was it released?
Last Wish is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1992. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Last Wish?
Last Wish was directed by Jeff Bleckner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Last Wish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1026286)
- [Last Wish (TV Movie 1992) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104689/)
- [Last Wish (1992) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1026286-last-wish/cast)
- [Last Wish - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/last-wish/cast/2030057759/)
- [Last Wish Cast: Patty Duke, Maureen Stapleton, Dwight Schultz](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/last-wish/UZzvp7lGufDLMyKVNXiRq3/credits/)
- [Most famous actor born the same year as you - Stacker Stories](https://stacker.com/stories/celebrities/most-famous-actor-born-same-year-you)

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