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The Last Station (2009)

★ 6.9R112 minDirector: Michael Hoffman

2009 English-language German biographical film

The Last Station is a 2009 internationally produced English-language biographical drama film written and directed by Michael Hoffman, and based on Jay Parini's 1990 biographical novel, which chronicled the final months of Leo Tolstoy's life. The film stars Christopher Plummer as Tolstoy and Helen Mirren as his wife Sofya Tolstaya. The film is about the battle between Sofya and his disciple Vladimir Chertkov for his legacy and the copyright of his works. The film premiered at the 2009 Telluride Film Festival.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Last Station about?
The Last Station (2009) — The Countess Sofya Andreevna Tolstoy (Dame Helen Mirren), wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy (Christopher Plummer), uses every trick of seduction on her husband's loyal disciple, whom she believes was the person responsible for Tolstoy signing a new will that leaves his work and proper
Is The Last Station based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Last Station scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.