The Last Picture Show (1971)
Kernel Score: 85% · 755 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1971-10-03
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch The Last Picture Show
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys contemplate their futures, Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business. Each struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else.
The Last Picture Show parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Last Picture Show is an R-rated drama about teens and adults in a fading 1950s Texas town, including an affair and mature themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Depicts a teenage boy's affair with an older married woman and other mature romantic content.
- Language: Some — Contains language typical of an R-rated 1970s drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Timothy Bottoms as Sonny Crawford
- Cybill Shepherd as Jacy Farrow
- Jeff Bridges as Duane Jackson
- Cloris Leachman as Ruth Popper
- Ellen Burstyn as Lois Farrow
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- Eileen Brennan as Genevieve
- Sam Bottoms as Billy
The Last Picture Show FAQ
Is The Last Picture Show good?
The Last Picture Show has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 755 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Last Picture Show?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Last Picture Show OK for kids?
The Last Picture Show is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Last Picture Show is an R-rated drama about teens and adults in a fading 1950s Texas town, including an affair and mature themes.
What movies are like The Last Picture Show?
If you liked The Last Picture Show, try Chemical Hearts, Call Me by Your Name, Winter Spring Summer or Fall and Keith.