The Last Face

2016, Drama, 2h 11m

49 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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The Last Face's noble intentions are nowhere near enough to carry a fundamentally misguided story that arguably demeans the demographic it wants to defend. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Miguel (Javier Bardem), a Spanish doctor, puts himself in harm's way to deliver medical treatment to the victims of military uprisings. Wren (Charlize Theron) is the spokesperson for an organization that funds medical assistance for impoverished nations the world over. They meet in Liberia, where Wren is immediately impressed with Miguel's selflessness, medical skill and charm. They begin a torrid affair, one they must learn to balance with their important work.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Disturbing Images|Brief Sexuality|Strong Bloody Violence|War Atrocities)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Sean Penn
  • Producer:
    Bill Gerber, Matt Palmieri, Bill Pohlad
  • Writer:
    Erin Dignam
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Distributor:
    Saban Films
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Wren
Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem
Miguel Leon
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Ellen
Jean Reno
Jean Reno
Dr. Love
Jared Harris
Jared Harris
Dr. John Farber
Sibongile Mlambo
Sibongile Mlambo
Assatu
Ebby Weyime
Ebby Weyime
Nurse
Hopper Penn
Hopper Penn
Billy Boggs
Sean Penn
Sean Penn
Director
Erin Dignam
Erin Dignam
Screenwriter
Bill Gerber
Bill Gerber
Producer
Matt Palmieri
Matt Palmieri
Producer
Bill Pohlad
Bill Pohlad
Producer
Jon Kuyper
Jon Kuyper
Executive Producer
Barry Ackroyd
Barry Ackroyd
Cinematographer
Jay Cassidy
Jay Cassidy
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for The Last Face

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Audience Reviews for The Last Face

  • Oct 07, 2017
    The jumps in time prevent us from getting closer to its characters, and it is easy to understand why so many people hated this film when we see a cheesy love story between a white couple made more important than what there is to say about the horrors that happen in Africa.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
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