Two doctors join forces to save lives in war-torn Liberia. Year 2016 Video Release 2017-09-05 Studio Lionsgate Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA strong bloody violence including disturbing images of war atrocities, language, and brief sexuality Color Color Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Action builds to a fever pitch in this electrifying film starring Academy Award R winners Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem and directed by two-time Oscar R winner Sean Penn. Set against the explosive backdrop of war-torn Liberia, THE LAST FACE follows Dr. Wren Petersen Theron , the director of an international aid organization, and Dr. Miguel Leon Bardem , a relief-aid doctor, who unite in a desperate, danger-filled mission to save lives while fear and violence escalate around them. Director Sean Penn Cast Sean Penn; Charlize Theron; Javier Bardem; Adele Exarchopoulos; Jean Reno; Jared Harris; Sibo Mlambo; Hopper Penn; Ebby Weyime; Bronwyn Reed; Christopher Stein