The Last Detail (1973)
Kernel Score: 78% · 397 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1973-12-11
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Last Detail
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison, but decide to show him one last good time along the way.
The Last Detail parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Last Detail is an R-rated 1970s drama about Navy men escorting a young prisoner, including a visit to a brothel.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Minimal physical violence; conflict is mostly verbal and situational.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a visit to a brothel as part of the plot.
- Language: Moderate — Frequent profanity typical of military characters in an R-rated film.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Characters drink alcohol throughout as part of their road trip.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Hal Ashby
Cast
- Jack Nicholson as Buddusky
- Otis Young as Mulhall
- Randy Quaid as Meadows
- Clifton James as M. A. A.
- Carol Kane as Young Whore
- Michael Moriarty as Marine O. D.
- Luana Anders as Donna
- Kathleen Miller as Annette
- Nancy Allen as Nancy
- Gerry Salsberg as Henry
The Last Detail FAQ
Is The Last Detail good?
The Last Detail has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 397 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Last Detail?
In the US you can stream The Last Detail on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Last Detail OK for kids?
The Last Detail is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Last Detail is an R-rated 1970s drama about Navy men escorting a young prisoner, including a visit to a brothel.
What movies are like The Last Detail?
If you liked The Last Detail, try The Shawshank Redemption, 25th Hour, Half Brothers and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.