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Last Action Hero

1993Movie2 h 11 minPG-13

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic447.3Rotten Tomatoes42%48%

A nostalgic, thrilling fantasy movie about show business and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

This isn't the movies anymore.

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.

Feels like

  • Meta-Cinematic Satire
  • 90s Action Parody
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Pop Culture Commentary
  • Self-Referential Humor
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • High-Octane Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age Fantasy

Cast

24 of 56

Crew

Directed by
John McTiernan
Written by
Shane Black, Zak Penn, David Arnott
Produced by
John McTiernan, Stephen J. Roth
Music by
Michael Kamen

Everyone

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

Facts

June 18, 1993 · 2 h 11 min · PG-13

Released
June 18, 1993
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$85 million
Box office
$137 million
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Villain Team-Up, Different World, Different Movies, Beard of Evil +9

  • Villain Team-Up
  • Different World, Different Movies
  • Beard of Evil
  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Counting Bullets
  • Bait-and-Switch Gunshot
  • Soulless Bedroom
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Parody Assistance
  • Snarky Inanimate Object
  • And Starring
  • Big Bad Ensemble

12 of 309 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Last Action Hero?"

Questions about Last Action Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Last Action Hero?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, Last Action Hero is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Last Action Hero worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Last Action Hero okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Last Action Hero make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Last Action Hero?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Last Action Hero use?

Villain Team-UpDifferent World, Different MoviesBeard of EvilDiabolus ex MachinaCounting BulletsBait-and-Switch GunshotSoulless BedroomChekhov's GunmanParody AssistanceSnarky Inanimate ObjectAnd StarringBig Bad Ensembleand 297 more

TV Tropes lists 309 tropes for it, including Villain Team-Up, Different World, Different Movies, and Beard of Evil.