The Last Sunset (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, The Last Sunset is a drama, romance and western film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 112 minutes. “When giants clash, a woman trembles!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brendan O'Malley arrives at the Mexican home of old flame Belle Breckenridge to find her married to a drunkard getting ready for a cattle drive to Texas. Hot on O'Malley's heels is lawman Dana Stribling who has a personal reason for getting him back into his jurisdiction. Both men join Breckenridge and his wife on the drive. As they near Texas tensions mount, not least because Stribling is starting to court Belle, and O'Malley is increasingly drawn by her daughter Missy.
Who’s in it. The Last Sunset stars Rock Hudson as Dana Stribling, Kirk Douglas as Brendan 'Bren' O'Malley, Dorothy Malone as Belle Breckenridge and Joseph Cotten as John Breckenridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Last Sunset 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 Sunset page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Sunset tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Sunset (1961)?
- In US, The Last Sunset 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 Sunset worth watching?
- The Last Sunset holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Sunset?
- The Last Sunset stars Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotten and Carol Lynley.
- When was The Last Sunset released?
- The Last Sunset was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.