The Last Thing He Wanted (2020) movie poster

The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)

ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 41%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 20% (RT: 5%, MC: 35) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

Streaming
Netflix
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Director
Dee Rees
Runtime
1h 56m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.9/10 (530 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
5%
Metacritic
35
Cast
Anne Hathaway as Elena McMahon
Ben Affleck as Treat Morrison
Rosie Perez as Alma Guerrero
Willem Dafoe as Richard McMahon
Edi Gathegi as Jones
Mel Rodriguez as Barry Sedlow
Onata Aprile as Cat McMahon
Toby Jones as Paul Schuster
Audiences say no. Just 41% of audiences liked it based on 530 votes. Critics scored it lower at 20%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist covering the 1984 US presidential campaign, puts herself in danger when she abandons her assigned task in order to fulfill the last wish of her ailing father, a mysterious man whose past activities she barely knows. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Last Thing He Wanted, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Anne Hathaway spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Last Thing He Wanted is a 2020 drama, thriller film directed by Dee Rees. At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist covering the 1984 US presidential campaign, puts herself in danger when she abandons her assigned task in order to fulfill the last wish of her ailing father, a mysterious man whose past activities she barely knows. The film has been rated by 530 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Last Thing He Wanted delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Last Thing He Wanted (2020) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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