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The Last American Hero

1973Movie1 h 35 minPG

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes75%50%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes75%50%

Summary

A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Lamont Johnson
Written by
William Roberts, Tom Wolfe, Bill Kerby
Produced by
William Roberts, John Cutts
Music by
Charles Fox

Everyone

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Facts

July 27, 1973 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
July 27, 1973
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last American Hero?"

Questions about The Last American Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last American Hero?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Last American Hero from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Last American Hero worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Is The Last American Hero okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Last American Hero?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Last American Hero a box office flop?

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.