The Last Good Time

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The Last Good Time

R

1994

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

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10 Reviews

78%

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When the young couple who lives above him have a fight, retired musician Joseph Kopple (Armin Mueller-Stahl) recovers a key that is thrown out of their window. The next day, the woman, Charlotte (Olivia d'Abo), shows up looking for both the key and a place to hide from her abusive boyfriend. Reluctantly at first, Joseph takes her in, and the two form an unlikely bond. Joseph begins to realize he might not be as old as he thinks, and Charlotte comes to see that she has other choices in life.

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

An approach that is this acutely aware of itself is clearly limited when it comes to spontaneity. But it’s part of Balaban’s achievement that he never overshoots his mark...

Rated: 3/4

Jun 7, 2022

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

Armin Mueller-Stahl delivers a riveting performance in Balaban's sensitive, well-observed dramedy about an old man whose life changes dramatically after a fateful encounter with a much younger woman.

Rated: B+

Nov 14, 2006

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie is worth seeing, I think, for Mueller-Stahl, and for the blunt, outspoken charm of Lionel Stander.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jul 19, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Jul 8, 2004

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TJ F

Powerful stuff. Stays with you.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Rob Z

\Very powerful, but also has a fun and soft side.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/23

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Katie Z

Touching and lovely film about life

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/23

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Ben B

A very well made and well acted film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/23

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Audience Member

Really strong performances and lovely storytelling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Pretty good movie with an alright ending

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Bob Balaban

Director

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Joseph Kopple

Maureen Stapleton

Ida Cutler

Lionel Stander

Howard Singer

Olivia d'Abo

Charlotte Zwicki

Adrian Pasdar

Eddie

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Synopsis

When the young couple who lives above him have a fight, retired musician Joseph Kopple (Armin Mueller-Stahl) recovers a key that is thrown out of their window. The next day, the woman, Charlotte (Olivia d'Abo), shows up looking for both the key and a place to hide from her abusive boyfriend. Reluctantly at first, Joseph takes her in, and the two form an unlikely bond. Joseph begins to realize he might not be as old as he thinks, and Charlotte comes to see that she has other choices in life.

Director: Bob Balaban
Producer: Dean Silvers, Bob Balaban
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.7K
Runtime: 1h 30m