The Last Picture Show (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1971, The Last Picture Show is a drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, running about 119 minutes. “Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Last Picture Show stars Timothy Bottoms as Sonny Crawford, Jeff Bridges as Duane Jackson, Cybill Shepherd as Jacy Farrow and Ben Johnson as Sam the Lion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Last Picture Show has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.1M at the box office.
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 Picture Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Picture Show tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Picture Show (1971)?
- In US, The Last Picture Show 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 Picture Show worth watching?
- The Last Picture Show holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Picture Show?
- The Last Picture Show stars Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman.
- When was The Last Picture Show released?
- The Last Picture Show was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.