The Last Chase (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1981, The Last Chase is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Martyn Burke, running about 101 minutes. “The oil finally ran out... and somewhere in the future, the chase has begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twenty years after the American people have been told the oil has run out and disease has scared them into complacency, the United States has become a fascist state. One man, former race car driver Franklyn Hart, now a puppet spokesman for public transportation, rebuilds his race car and sets off to California from Boston where people have returned to living life like they were twenty years prior.
Who’s in it. The Last Chase stars Lee Majors as Franklyn Hart, Burgess Meredith as Captain J.G. Williams, Chris Makepeace as Ring and Alexandra Stewart as Eudora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Last Chase has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Chase 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 The Last Chase (1981)?
- In GB, The Last Chase is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Chase worth watching?
- The Last Chase holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Chase?
- The Last Chase stars Lee Majors, Burgess Meredith, Chris Makepeace, Alexandra Stewart and Trudy Young.
- When was The Last Chase released?
- The Last Chase was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.