The Last American Hero (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, The Last American Hero is a drama film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 95 minutes. “Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.
Who’s in it. The Last American Hero stars Jeff Bridges as Elroy Jackson Jr., Valerie Perrine as Marge Dennison, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Frau Jackson and Ned Beatty as Hackel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Last American Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 American Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last American Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last American Hero (1973)?
- In US, The Last American Hero is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 American Hero worth watching?
- The Last American Hero holds an audience score of 5.5 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 American Hero?
- The Last American Hero stars Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty and Gary Busey.
- When was The Last American Hero released?
- The Last American Hero was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.