The Last Picture Show
“Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…”
High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.
Where to watch The Last Picture Show in United States
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Where is The Last Picture Show streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show is a 1971 English-language drama and romance film directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The cast is led by Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Last Picture Show was produced by BBS Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 3, 1971, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Writers
- Larry McMurtry, Peter Bogdanovich
- Release date
- October 3, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- BBS Productions, Columbia Pictures
The Last Picture Show cast & crew
The Last Picture Show was directed by Peter Bogdanovich and written by Larry McMurtry and Peter Bogdanovich.
The cast features Timothy Bottoms as Sonny Crawford, Cybill Shepherd as Jacy Farrow, Jeff Bridges as Duane Jackson, Cloris Leachman as Ruth Popper, Ellen Burstyn as Lois Farrow, and Ben Johnson as Sam the Lion.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert Surtees and it was produced by Stephen J. Friedman and Bert Schneider.
Is The Last Picture Show worth watching?
The Last Picture Show holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 770 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Last Picture Show is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Last Picture Show
Timothy Bottoms
Sonny Crawford
Cybill Shepherd
Jacy Farrow
Jeff Bridges
Duane Jackson
Cloris Leachman
Ruth Popper
Ellen Burstyn
Lois Farrow
Ben Johnson
Sam the Lion
Randy Quaid
Lester Marlow
Clu Gulager
Abilene
Eileen Brennan
Genevieve
Sam Bottoms
Billy
Sharon Ullrick
Charlene Duggs
Bill Thurman
Coach Popper
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The Last Picture Show — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Last Picture Show in United States?
The Last Picture Show is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Last Picture Show in?
The Last Picture Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Last Picture Show rated?
The Last Picture Show is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 770 ratings.
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