The Last Critic (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film
Released in 2026, The Last Critic is a notable film directed by Matty Wishnow, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Sixty years & a million records ago, Robert Christgau invented Rock music criticism. Anyone who has ever read or written a Pop music review has been influenced by Christgau, who canonized legends from The Ramones to Public Enemy & infuriated icons from Lou Reed to Billy Joel. Now in his eighties, Bob is still at it—amazingly with the same vigor, wit, concision and craft that has defined his expansive career. But in a world where albums are irrelevant, where print is dead & where algorithms have eclipsed critics we are forced to ask: What happens next—for Bob, but also for all music criticism? Is this the end of something? Is Robert Christgau the last critic?
Who’s in it. The Last Critic stars Robert Christgau, Randy Newman, Boots Riley and Colson Whitehead, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Critic page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Critic (2026)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Critic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Last Critic?
- The Last Critic stars Robert Christgau, Randy Newman, Boots Riley, Colson Whitehead and Thurston Moore.
- When was The Last Critic released?
- The Last Critic was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.