Last Weekend (2014)
A razor-sharp family drama-comedy about control, identity, and the quiet chaos that erupts when a matriarch's perfect weekend falls apart.
Last Weekend - Movie Information
- Original Title: Last Weekend
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Tom Williams, Tom Dolby
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 34m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 29, 2014 (United States), October 23, 2014 (Brazil)
- Alternative Titles: 上个周末 (CN), O Último Fim de Semana (BR), El último fin de semana (ES)
- Production Companies: Water's End Productions, Gran Via Productions, Greyshack Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Last Weekend - Plot
When an affluent matriarch gathers her dysfunctional family for a holiday at their Northern California lake house, her carefully constructed weekend begins to come apart at the seams, leading her to question her own role in the family.
Last Weekend - Trailer
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Freedom comes from letting go
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Last Weekend - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tom Williams
- Tom Dolby
Main Cast
- Patricia Clarkson
- Zachary Booth
- Joseph Cross
- Chris Mulkey
- Devon Graye
- Alexia Rasmussen
- Rutina Wesley
- Jayma Mays
- Judith Light
- Julio Oscar Mechoso
Writers
- Tom Dolby
Producers
- Mike S. Ryan
Last Weekend - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Last Weekend?
Patricia Clarkson leads the cast as the controlling matriarch Celia Green, joined by Zachary Booth and Joseph Cross as her sons, Chris Mulkey as her husband, and Judith Light as a family friend. Rutina Wesley, Jayma Mays, Devon Graye, Alexia Rasmussen, and Julio Oscar Mechoso round out the ensemble.
What is Last Weekend about?
Last Weekend follows a wealthy California matriarch who orchestrates a holiday gathering at the family's lake house, only to find her carefully managed world slipping out of her control. As tensions surface and relationships shift, she's forced to confront her own place within the family she thought she knew.
Where can you stream Last Weekend?
You can stream Last Weekend on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, AMC+, Philo, and Sundance Now. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube, and free with ads on The Roku Channel and Plex.
Is Last Weekend based on a true story?
Last Weekend is not based on a true story. It's an original screenplay written by Tom Dolby, one of the film's co-directors. The story draws on universal family dynamics — control, identity, and the tension between generations — rather than any specific real-life events.
When was Last Weekend released?
Last Weekend was released on August 29, 2014, in the United States, followed by a Brazilian release on October 23, 2014. The film had its festival run before reaching wider audiences through streaming and video-on-demand platforms.
Who directed Last Weekend?
Last Weekend was co-directed by Tom Williams and Tom Dolby. Dolby also wrote the screenplay. The two filmmakers brought a chamber-drama sensibility to the project, keeping the story intimate and character-driven throughout the film's Northern California lake house setting.
What makes Patricia Clarkson's performance stand out?
Patricia Clarkson delivers a nuanced, layered performance as Celia Green, a woman whose composure slowly fractures under the weight of her own expectations. She brings both sharp wit and quiet vulnerability to the role, making Celia compelling even when she's at her most difficult and controlling.
What are some movies similar to Last Weekend?
If Last Weekend resonated with you, you might enjoy Juniper (2021), Waiting for Bojangles (2021), Sweetheart (2019), and Stuck Apart (2021) — all films that explore family bonds, personal reinvention, and emotional complexity with a mix of warmth and dramatic tension.
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