Release Date
December 4, 2009 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
June 22, 2010 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Michael Hoffman
Writer
Michael Hoffman
Cast
Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, James McAvoy, Paul Giamatti, Anne-Marie Duff
Studio
Running Time
112 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for a scene of sexuality/nudity
What is The Last Station about?
After almost fifty years of marriage, the Countess Sofya (Helen Mirren), Leo Tolstoy's (Christopher Plummer) devoted wife, passionate lover, muse and secretary—she’s copied out War and Peace six times...by hand!—suddenly finds her entire world turned upside down. In the name of his newly created religion, the great Russian novelist has renounced his noble title, his property and even his family in favor of poverty, vegetarianism and even celibacy. After she's born him thirteen children! When Sofya... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Based on the novel by Jay Parini, The Last Station examines Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance his commitment to a life devoid of material things with fame, wealth and the needs of his loving wife and family. The movie, written and directed by Michael Hoffman, stars an incredible cast that includes James McAvoy, Helen Mirren, Paul Giamatti and Christopher Plummer as Tolstoy. Full movie review »
