The Last Word Movie Soundtrack
The Last Word | |
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| Director | Mark Pellington |
| Studio | Myriad Pictures / Wondros / Aaron Magnani Productions |
| Release date | 2017-03-03 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Drama |
| Composer(s) | Nathan Matthew David |
| Music supervisor | Liza Richardson |
| Score album | The Last Word (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Soundtrack album | The Last Word (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Record label | Lakeshore Records |
| Available on | Prime Video, Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu |
| Cast | Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Lauler Amanda Seyfried as Anne Sherman Anne Heche as Elizabeth Thomas Sadoski as Robin Sands Philip Baker Hall as Edward Adina Porter as Bree Wilson ... e 4 more |
About This Soundtrack
Released in 2017, the comedy-drama movie The Last Word is directed by Mark Pellington and produced by Myriad Pictures and Wondros. The film stars Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine as retired executive Harriet Lauler and Amanda Seyfried as young obituary writer Anne Sherman, charting their unlikely, life-changing journey of friendship.
The soundtrack for The Last Word is a central element of the film, curated by acclaimed music supervisor Liza Richardson. Reflecting Harriet's role as a late-life radio DJ, the soundtrack features a vibrant, eclectic blend of classic garage rock, vintage soul, indie pop, and rare psych-rock hits. It highlights iconic tracks like The Kinks' 'Waterloo Sunset', The Regrettes' 'Hey Now', Diane Coffee's 'Everyday', and 1970s Zamrock tracks by Zambian band WITCH, alongside an emotional, guitar-led original score composed by Nathan Matthew David.
On this page, you can browse all information for the film's music database. The tracklist is fully cataloged, featuring direct links to stream or purchase on major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Additional Songs
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Any Time at All
by Al Lerner, Dick Haymes
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Hey Now
by The Regrettes
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Back to You
by Bloods
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Everyday
by Diane Coffee
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No Time
by WITCH
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Feels So Good
by Jody Reynolds
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Mister President
by AMNESTY
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The Way I Feel
by WITCH
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Honey Bun
by Larry Donn
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Why Don't We Understand
by Delores White
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A Woman's Love Is Never
by Al Lerner, Connie Russell
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Carnival Ghost
by Sacco
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Walking To a City
by Leagues
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Tornado
by The Jiants
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Let's Shake
by Arum Rae
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A New Day
by Arbuckle
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Woman
by Rosie Lowe
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Vena Cava
by Lady Lamb
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Riot
by El Gran Silencio
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Say I Won't
by Maker
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Mama
by Salty Dog
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Waterloo Sunset Also in Not Suitable for Work
by The Kinks
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Original Score
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DURATION3:49
Any Time at All
by Al Lerner, Dick Haymes
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DURATION4:27
No Time
by Witch
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DURATION3:05
Feels So Good
by Jody Reynolds
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DURATION2:32
A Woman's Love Is Never
by Al Lerner, Connie Russell
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DURATION3:59
A New Day
by Arbuckle
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DURATION3:38
Mama
by Salty Dog
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DURATION4:42
Opening
by Nathan Matthew David
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DURATION2:19
Interview Montage
by Nathan Matthew David
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DURATION1:06
Get Out of My House
by Nathan Matthew David
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DURATION1:39
Globe
by Nathan Matthew David
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DURATION3:27
The Lake
by Nathan Matthew David
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DURATION3:48
The Last Word
by Nathan Matthew David
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About the Composer(s)
Nathan Matthew David is an Emmy-nominated American composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music is celebrated for its emotional depth, modern textures, and eclectic genre-fusing styling across prestige dramas, comedies, and documentaries. An alumnus of the USC Thornton School of Music's prestigious Screen Scoring program, David mentored under veteran film composers before establishing a prominent career scoring features and television series.
David received critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy nomination for his vibrant, synth-pop and retro-influenced score for Peacock's biographical drama series Angelyne. His notable film scoring credits include Apple TV+'s acclaimed sports documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated, A24's comedy-horror Slice, and the family animation The Addams Family 2 (as an additional composer). For Mark Pellington's 2017 comedy-drama The Last Word, David composed a warm, introspective, and acoustic-electronic score that beautifully frames Harriet's late-life self-discovery and her heartwarming friendship with Anne.
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Did you know?
- Harriet's Radio DJ Persona: Shirley MacLaine's character Harriet becomes a late-life radio DJ for a local college station, which allows the film to showcase a highly curated and eclectic selection of rock, funk, and vintage soul tracks.
- Liza Richardson's Expert Supervision: The film's soundtrack was curated by Emmy-nominated music supervisor Liza Richardson, famous for her music supervision on hit shows like Friday Night Lights, Watchmen, and The Leftovers.
- Spotlight on Zamrock and WITCH: The soundtrack features two tracks ('No Time' and 'The Way I Feel') by WITCH, a legendary 1970s psychedelic rock band from Zambia, bringing international cult music appreciation to a mainstream Hollywood feature.
- Nathan Matthew David's Warm Score: Composer Nathan Matthew David created a delicate, acoustic score that balances the high-energy licensed rock songs and emphasizes the growing bond between Harriet and Anne.
- Sundance Film Festival Premiere: The Last Word had its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2017, before being released theatrically by Bleecker Street.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
Harriet Lauler (Shirley MacLaine) is a retired, highly controlling businesswoman who micro-manages every aspect of her life. Wanting to control her final narrative, she decides to write her own obituary in advance, hiring a young local journalist, Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), to do the writing. When Anne's research reveals that Harriet is universally disliked and has burned almost every bridge in her life, the initial draft falls short of Harriet's high expectations. Refusing to settle, Harriet drags an unwilling Anne along on a final journey to deliberately alter her legacy, do good deeds, and seek new experiences.
Along the way, Harriet becomes a late-life radio DJ at a local college station, breathing new life into the airwaves with her favorite classic tracks. This final adventure sparks an unexpected, life-altering friendship between the stubborn retired executive and the insecure young writer, helping both women find their true voice. Directed by Mark Pellington, the comedy-drama features an outstanding supporting cast including Anne Heche, Thomas Sadoski, and Philip Baker Hall.
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