The Last Picture Show
1971, English. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Anarene, Texas, 1951. Nothing much has changed…
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Part of a series
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Cast & crew
- Peter BogdanovichDirector
- Timothy BottomsSonny Crawford
- Cybill ShepherdJacy Farrow
- Jeff BridgesDuane Jackson
- Cloris LeachmanRuth Popper
- Ellen BurstynLois Farrow
- Ben JohnsonSam the Lion
- Randy QuaidLester Marlow
- Clu GulagerAbilene
- Eileen BrennanGenevieve
- Sam BottomsBilly
- Sharon UllrickCharlene Duggs
- Bill ThurmanCoach Popper
Details
- Released
- 3 October 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry McMurtry, Peter Bogdanovich
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $29M
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What The Last Picture Show is based on
The Last Picture Show is based on The Last Picture Show, a novel by Larry McMurtry.
Novel
The Last Picture Show
By Larry McMurtry
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The Last Picture Show: quick answers
What comes after The Last Picture Show?
Next in the series: Texasville (1990).
Is The Last Picture Show worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 820 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Last Picture Show have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last Picture Show. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last Picture Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last Picture Show is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Last Picture Show on?
The Last Picture Show is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Picture Show?
If you liked The Last Picture Show, try Texasville, Chemical Hearts, Snow Angels.
Who directed The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show (1971) was directed by Peter Bogdanovich and stars Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges.
What is The Last Picture Show based on?
The Last Picture Show is based on The Last Picture Show, a novel by Larry McMurtry.