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The Last Waltz

1978Movie1 h 57 minPG

DocumentaryMusic
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic848.2Rotten Tomatoes98%94%

A nostalgic, spectacular documentary movie about show business and a real life story, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and other rock legends.

Feels like

  • Rock Music
  • Concert Film
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Martin Scorsese
  • The Band
  • Farewell Tour
  • Musical History
  • Live Performance

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Written by
Mardik Martin
Produced by
Steven Prince, Robbie Robertson, Joel Chernoff
Music by
Steve Maslow, Rob Fraboni

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 26, 1978 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
April 26, 1978
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$321,952
Available in
102 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gunman, The Last Title, Leave the Camera Running +9

  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • The Last Title
  • Leave the Camera Running
  • Scatting
  • Creepy Circus Music
  • Inadvertent Entrance Cue
  • Grand Finale
  • Mic Drop
  • Production Foreshadowing
  • Revisiting the Roots
  • Train Song
  • Spiritual Antithesis

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Waltz?"

Questions about The Last Waltz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Waltz?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, The Last Waltz streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is The Last Waltz worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 84).

Is The Last Waltz okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Last Waltz use?

Chekhov's GunmanThe Last TitleLeave the Camera RunningScattingCreepy Circus MusicInadvertent Entrance CueGrand FinaleMic DropProduction ForeshadowingRevisiting the RootsTrain SongSpiritual Antithesisand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gunman, The Last Title, and Leave the Camera Running.