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The Last Movie Star (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.5

The Last Movie Star poster

Released in 2018, The Last Movie Star is a drama film directed by Adam Rifkin, running about 104 minutes. “The best is yet to come.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An aging screen icon gets lured into accepting an award at a rinky-dink film festival in Nashville, Tenn., sending him on a hilarious fish-out-of-water adventure and an unexpectedly poignant journey into his past.

Who’s in it. The Last Movie Star stars Burt Reynolds as Vic Edwards, Ariel Winter as Lil McDougal, Chevy Chase as Sonny and Clark Duke as Doug McDougal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Last Movie Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Movie Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Movie Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Last Movie Star (2018)?
In US, The Last Movie Star is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Last Movie Star worth watching?
The Last Movie Star holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Last Movie Star?
The Last Movie Star stars Burt Reynolds, Ariel Winter, Chevy Chase, Clark Duke and Ellar Coltrane.
When was The Last Movie Star released?
The Last Movie Star was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.