

The Last Rung on the Ladder
1987, English. Directed by Daniel Thron & Jim Cole.
A man, upon learning of the suicide of his sister, flashes back to a summer when they were kids and he saved her from falling from a dilapitated ladder.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Thron, Jim Cole
- Budget
- $1.5K
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What The Last Rung on the Ladder is based on
The Last Rung on the Ladder is adapted from a short story.
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How long is The Last Rung on the Ladder?
The Last Rung on the Ladder runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
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Which OTT platform is The Last Rung on the Ladder on?
The Last Rung on the Ladder isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1987. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Rung on the Ladder?
If you liked The Last Rung on the Ladder, try Anuja, A Corner in Wheat, Gigi & Nate.
Who directed The Last Rung on the Ladder?
The Last Rung on the Ladder (1987) was directed by Daniel Thron and Jim Cole and stars Adam Houhoulis, Melisa Whelden, Nat Wordell.
What is The Last Rung on the Ladder based on?
The Last Rung on the Ladder is adapted from a short story.