Last Contact

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Last Contact

Released Mar 24, 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

“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.

Mar 25, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

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

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 8, 2023

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

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.

Rated: 3/5

May 2, 2023

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Niall Browne

Movies in Focus

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.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 29, 2023

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

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.

Apr 8, 2023

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

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.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2023

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Steven C

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.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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Emma D

Tense and atmospheric dystopian drama with some good plot twists. Great acting kept it believable. If you like high action & lots of big bangs probably not the one for you. If you enjoy more psychologically intense drama then would definitely recommend this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Raven L

it seemed kinda ok if somewhat slow but the end.. WHAT exactly did she want that he wouldn't let her have?!? her people, his people.. omg just a waste of time ending in utter confusion. ugh don't waste ur time

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Daniel N

Slow burn "who did it" movie that never really peaks. Feels very low budget and seems like the writers were more interested in pushing climate change nonsense rather than telling a good story. Wouldn't watch again.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Kashgar A

A bit slow paced in the middle but not a bad watch…and contrary to some critics' opinions, the storyline does resolve itself with the answers you need.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Laurence S

I wasn’t expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised. Its theme centres on the futility of war and demonisation of the ‘enemy’. It’s a dark slow burning sci-fi. I know a lot of people don’t like this type of movie, but if that’s your cup of tea then it’s a good way to waste an hour. It contains a twist. The actors do a good job.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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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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