Last Action Hero (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1993, Last Action Hero is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by John McTiernan, running about 131 minutes. “This isn't the movies anymore.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the death of his father, young Danny Madigan takes comfort in watching action movies featuring the indestructible Los Angeles cop Jack Slater. After being given a magic ticket by theater manager Nick, Danny is sucked into the screen and bonds with Slater. When evil fictional villain Benedict gets his hands on the ticket and enters the real world, Danny and Jack must follow and stop him.
Who’s in it. Last Action Hero stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Jack Slater / Himself, F. Murray Abraham as John Practice, Art Carney as Frank and Charles Dance as Benedict, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Last Action Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $137.3M 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 Last Action Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Action Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Action Hero (1993)?
- In US, Last Action Hero 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 Last Action Hero worth watching?
- Last Action Hero holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Action Hero?
- Last Action Hero stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance and Frank McRae.
- When was Last Action Hero released?
- Last Action Hero was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.