The Last Thing He Wanted 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Networks
- Elevated Films, Little Red Hen, The Fyzz
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is The Last Thing He Wanted?
The Last Thing He Wanted is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Elevated Films, Little Red Hen, The Fyzz
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 547 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~116 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Elevated Films, Little Red Hen, The Fyzz
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
The Last Thing He Wanted is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Elevated Films, Little Red Hen, The Fyzz. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A journalist risks everything to honor her dying father's final request amid the Iran‑Contra scandal.”
- Strong lead performances
- Atmospheric 1980s political backdrop
- Tense investigative narrative
- Mixed critical reception
- R‑rated content may limit younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy moody political dramas with a journalist protagonist.
The film contains mature themes and violence, making it appropriate for adult audiences.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main actors in the film?
The cast includes Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, Mel Rodriguez, Toby Jones, and Willem Dafoe.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on February 14, 2020.
What is the runtime?
The film runs for 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.
What historical context frames the story?
The plot is set during the turning point of the Iran‑Contra affair.
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