The Last Days
In a Barcelona where open air has become fatal, a desperate man traverses the underground remnants of civilization to reach the woman he loves.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- oppressive
- tense
- melancholic
- late night thriller viewing
- science fiction double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually accomplished and emotionally engaging, though some felt its ambitious premise was not fully realized.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Marc and Enrique navigate subways, sewers, buildings, and other enclosed passageways across Barcelona because open spaces are lethal.
The epidemic transforms fear of open spaces into an immediate fatal threat, making panic and exposure central to survival.
Marc crosses the trapped city in search of his missing girlfriend Julia while managing the epidemic's physical constraints.
Barcelona's recognizable streets and landmarks are reframed through abandoned buildings, underground routes, panic, and restricted movement.
Films like The Last Days, and why
28 Days Later
Shared post-apocalyptic survival tension, urban collapse, and emotionally driven search through hostile environments.
Carriers
Shared epidemic premise, claustrophobic survival atmosphere, and escalating social breakdown.
The Maze Runner
Shared dystopian urban survival, restricted movement, and high-concept science fiction suspense.
The Road
Shared bleak catastrophe scenario, intimate human stakes, and journey through a destabilized society.
Movie Details
- Directors
- David Pastor, Àlex Pastor
- Release Date
- 2013-03-27
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (391)
Cast
- Quim Gutiérrez
- Jose Coronado
- Marta Etura
- Leticia Dolera
- Mikel Iglesias
- Ivan Massagué
- Pere Ventura
- Lluís Soler
- Abdelatif Hwidar
- Farah Hamed
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Last Days about?
- In a Barcelona where open air has become fatal, a desperate man traverses the underground remnants of civilization to reach the woman he loves.
- What is The Last Days like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Last Days as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Last Days violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Last Days as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Last Days?
- Critics broadly found the film visually accomplished and emotionally engaging, though some felt its ambitious premise was not fully realized.
- Which films are like The Last Days?
- Films with a similar feel include 28 Days Later, Carriers, The Maze Runner, and The Road.
- How long is The Last Days?
- The Last Days runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Last Days?
- In United States, The Last Days streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now.
