The Last Station

2009 · 1h52 · Film

Directed by Michael Hoffman

Starring Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, Paul Giamatti, James McAvoy, John Sessions, Patrick Kennedy, Kerry Condon, Anne-Marie Duff, Tomas Spencer, David Masterson

Ideal when you feel… Romantic

A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. The Countess Sofya, wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy, 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 property to the Russian people.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Michael Hoffman, Jay Parini

Cinematography

Sebastian Edschmid

Cast

James McAvoy, John Sessions, Patrick Kennedy, Kerry Condon, Anne-Marie Duff, Tomas Spencer, David Masterson, Christian Gaul, Wolfgang Häntsch

Updated July 22, 2026

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