The Last Thing He Wanted

2020, Crime/Drama, 1h 55m

56 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Movie Info

When she helps her father broker an arms deal, a reporter becomes involved in the story she's trying to break.
  • Genre:
    Crime, Drama, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Dee Rees
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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Anne Hathaway
Elena McMahon
Ben Affleck
Treat Morrison
Willem Dafoe
Richard McMahon
Dee Rees
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