The Last Hurrah (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1958, The Last Hurrah is a comedy and drama film directed by John Ford, running about 117 minutes. “… something to shout about!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
Who’s in it. The Last Hurrah stars Spencer Tracy as Mayor Frank Skeffington, Jeffrey Hunter as Adam Caulfield, Dianne Foster as Mave Caulfield and Pat O’Brien as John Gorman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Last Hurrah has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Hurrah page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Hurrah tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Hurrah (1958)?
- In US, The Last Hurrah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Hurrah worth watching?
- The Last Hurrah holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Hurrah?
- The Last Hurrah stars Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Dianne Foster, Pat O’Brien and Basil Rathbone.
- When was The Last Hurrah released?
- The Last Hurrah was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.