The Last of England_
The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.
Starring
Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Last of England was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.
The Last of England is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (9)
Tilda Swinton
The Maid
Spencer Leigh
Soldier / Various roles
'M
'Spring' Mark Adley
Spring / Various roles (as Spring)
Gerrard McArthur
Various roles
Jonny Phillips
Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips)
GG
Gay Gaynor
Various roles
MH
Matthew Hawkins
Junkyard Guy
Nigel Terry
Narrator (voice)
Derek Jarman
Himself (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (45 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Last of England about?
The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.
How long is The Last of England?
The Last of England has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in The Last of England?
The cast of The Last of England includes Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur, Jonny Phillips.
What is the rating of The Last of England?
The Last of England has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 45 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama