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The Last Convertible

1979Show1 season3 episodes

DramaSoap
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

A star-laden adaptation of Anton Myrer's sprawling 1978 novel tracing the lives of five Harvard roommates of the class of '44, following them through the next 30 years. At the center of the story is a green 1939 Packard convertible and Chris Farris, a beautiful Radcliffe girl.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jo Swerling Jr., Gus Trikonis, Sidney Hayers
Written by
Philip DeGuere Jr., Clyde Ware, Stephen McPherson
Produced by
Robert F. O'Neill
Music by
Pete Rugolo

Everyone

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

Facts

September 24, 1979 · September 26, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 1979
Last aired
September 26, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Drama, Soap, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Last Convertible worth watching?"

Questions about The Last Convertible

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Last Convertible worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch The Last Convertible?

2 h

About 2 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 41 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.

Is The Last Convertible good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Last Convertible plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.