Movie

The Last American Hero

“Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.”

★ 5.7(41)19731h 35m

The Last American Hero is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Lamont Johnson
Release date: 1973-07-27
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $1,000,000
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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About The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero is a 1973 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lamont Johnson, starring Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine and Geraldine Fitzgerald. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last American Hero in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.

Cast

Jeff Bridges

Elroy Jackson Jr.

Valerie Perrine

Marge Dennison

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Frau Jackson

Ned Beatty

Hackel

Gary Busey

Wayne Jackson

Lane Smith

Rick Penny

Ed Lauter

Burton Colt

William Smith

Kyle Kingman

Gregory Walcott

Cleve Morley

Art Lund

Elroy Jackson Sr.

Jimmy Murphy

Spud

Tom Ligon

Lamar

Themes & keywords

sportssouthern usastock car racingracingmoonshinenascarstock carracing drivermotorsportmotor racingdeep south

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last American Hero in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Last American Hero is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Last American Hero on Netflix?+

The Last American Hero is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Last American Hero?+

The Last American Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Last American Hero?+

The Last American Hero stars Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty and Gary Busey.

When did The Last American Hero come out?+

The Last American Hero is a 1973 movie directed by Lamont Johnson.

What genre is The Last American Hero?+

The Last American Hero is Drama film.

Who directed The Last American Hero?+

The Last American Hero was directed by Lamont Johnson.