The Last Rodeo
Seen it?2025 | 118 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A retired rodeo legend risks it all to save his grandson. Facing his own painful past and the fears of his family, he enters a high-stakes bullriding competition as the oldest contestant ever. Along the way, he reconciles old wounds with his estranged daughter and proves that true courage is found in the fight for family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 115K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Avnet
- Neal McDonoughJoe Wainwright
- Mykelti WilliamsonCharlie Williamson
- Sarah JonesSally Wainwright
- Christopher McDonaldJimmy Mack
- Daylon SwearingenBilly Hamilton
- Graham HarveyCody Wainwright
- Ruve McDonoughRose Wainwright
- Kamen CaseyCooper Duke
- Mollie MilliganDr. Morrison
- Kendall CavenerSusie