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2023

1h 57m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Set in the near future, unchecked and rampant climate change has caused temperatures and sea levels to rise catastrophically. Only two large continents remain, and billions die during the mass migration to these higher lands. Surrounded by an endless ocean thousands of miles from home, a skeleton crew of soldiers (Bosworth, Kretschmann, Laviscount, and McCann) stand as the last bastion, defending their homeland from an invasion by an enemy they have never seen, monitoring for signs of attack and prepared to sacrifice themselves for the cause. Their tour of duty ended 3 months ago with no relief in sight. Alone and uncertain as to what fate awaits them, the simmering tension amongst the crew escalates when a mysterious boat drifts into range -- is it the help they have been waiting for, or something far more sinister?

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Mar 25, 2023

“Last Sentinel” is more geared toward delivering a message about humanity’s bent toward paranoia and self-destruction than in producing any tension or thrills. It’s a very heavy film — really too heavy to move.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Jun 8, 2023

2.5/5

The Last Sentinel squanders its gripping storytelling for a spineless finale.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

May 2, 2023

3/5

The simple premise is elevated by strong filmmaking and an engaging cast, while an understated, often enigmatic storytelling approach keeps us intrigued even if concrete details are naggingly elusive.

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Niall Browne

Movies in Focus

Apr 29, 2023

1/5

In a world filled with a never-ending stream of films and TV shows, you should do yourself a favour and decide to watch something (anything) other than Last Sentinel.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Apr 8, 2023

Last Sentinel is a dreary slog of a movie about four quarreling military people stranded on an outpost in the ocean. This lackluster drama has a thin plot that gets dragged out and tangled up in a lot of nonsense.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

Apr 7, 2023

3/5

Small in budget but large in ambition, this futuristic, single-space thriller has a few bugs, but it also has interesting characters, a few intriguing twists, and a great setting.

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Arleigh B

@Arleigh Jan 19, 2026

The outpost itself is really the fifth character, rusting, hulking, cold, empty, and always wet. It’s well done. But the story dragged on and on, and even a wonderful set couldn’t make up for it. And while it’s sometimes fun to ignore realism in a film and just go along for the ride, I kept ruminating on a couple of key technical items: first, where did all the extra water come from to flood the earth THAT badly? And second, if almost all the land is gone, so is almost all the vegetation. So where is the breathable air coming from? Well acted, excellent set pieces, tedious pacing.

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William H

@William46 Jan 7, 2026

Rather slow in parts, but still enjoyable.

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Michael 'Hank' W

@RT99191186 Nov 28, 2025

Couldn't last past the 1st hour. Tedious plot, long drawn out scenes, not even worth a meh

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D H

@Gotham Oct 18, 2025

A slow burn pile of rubbish that starts out, trips over itself and falls face first into the mud barely making it from the start line.

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Zito’s S

@RT91976018 Aug 23, 2025

Don't waste your time on this movie. You'll get more frustrated of all the plot holes.

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Steven C

@Steven31 Jun 18, 2025

Could be better. Great setting but really confusing. What are the motives of all those ppl? Only the main character is clear. Spoiler: So many plot hole. Why communication did not work? Why the ship follow the beacon? The sergeant is strict to follow the rule but broke many rules.

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Set in the near future, unchecked and rampant climate change has caused temperatures and sea levels to rise catastrophically. Only two large continents remain, and billions die during the mass migration to these higher lands. Surrounded by an endless ocean thousands of miles from home, a skeleton crew of soldiers (Bosworth, Kretschmann, Laviscount, and McCann) stand as the last bastion, defending their homeland from an invasion by an enemy they have never seen, monitoring for signs of attack and prepared to sacrifice themselves for the cause. Their tour of duty ended 3 months ago with no relief in sight. Alone and uncertain as to what fate awaits them, the simmering tension amongst the crew escalates when a mysterious boat drifts into range -- is it the help they have been waiting for, or something far more sinister?

Director: Tanel Toom
Producer: Ben Pullen, Ivo Felt, Jörg Bundschuh, Pippa Cross, Matthew James Wilkinson
Screenwriter: Malachi Smyth
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Stigma Films, Kick Film, BR / Arte, Sentinel Entertainment, Head Gear Films, Tallifornia, Allfilm, Altitude Film Entertainment, CrossDay Productions Ltd.
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2023
Runtime: 1h 57m

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