The Last Waltz (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1978, The Last Waltz is a music and documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 117 minutes. “It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.
Who’s in it. The Last Waltz stars Robbie Robertson as Self, Rick Danko as Self, Levon Helm as Self and Richard Manuel as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Last Waltz has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $322K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Waltz tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Waltz (1978)?
- In US, The Last Waltz is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Waltz worth watching?
- The Last Waltz holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Waltz?
- The Last Waltz stars Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel and Garth Hudson.
- When was The Last Waltz released?
- The Last Waltz was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.