The Last Picture Show
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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AFS PRESENTS: THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
The Last Picture Show ≣ 1971 ≣ Trailer
An Illicit Kiss
Peter Bogdanovich on making THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
Sofia Coppola announces the THE LAST PICTURE SHOW for AFI Movie Club
The Legacy of "The Last Picture Show"
Making "The Last Picture Show"
"The Last Picture Show" 40th Anniversary Panel
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Frequently asked questions about The Last Picture Show
Where can I watch The Last Picture Show in the United States?
The Last Picture Show is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show stars Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges, Cloris Leachman, and Ellen Burstyn. Peter Bogdanovich is the director.
How long is The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did The Last Picture Show come out?
The Last Picture Show was released on October 3, 1971.
Which studio made The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show was produced by BBS Productions and Columbia Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show was made on a budget of $1,300,000.
How much did The Last Picture Show make at the box office?
The Last Picture Show grossed $29,133,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,300,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.