The Last Rodeo

2025 1h 58m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 87

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Neal McDonough
Joe Wainwright
Mykelti Williamson
Charlie Williamson
Sarah Jones
Sally Wainwright
Christopher McDonald
Jimmy Mack
Daylon Swearingen
Billy Hamilton
Graham Harvey
Cody Wainwright
Ruve McDonough
Rose Wainwright
Kamen Casey
Cooper Duke

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jon Avnet
Writers: Neal McDonough, Jon Avnet, Derek Presley
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jon Avnet, shot by Denis Lenoir. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Russo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tom Costantino shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Neal McDonough and Mykelti Williamson and Sarah Jones carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt30908405 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jon Avnet directs. Denis Lenoir behind the camera. Jeff Russo scores. Tom Costantino cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released last year.
2Directed by Jon Avnet, shot by Denis Lenoir. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jeff Russo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Tom Costantino shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Neal McDonough and Mykelti Williamson and Sarah Jones carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt30908405 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "bullfighting", "matador (bullfighter)", "bull riding", "contests and competitions".
9Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Denis Lenoir
Original score: Jeff Russo
Editing: Tom Costantino
Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $8,500,000
Box office: $15,202,565
Return: 179% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: The Last Rodeo (2025)

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tmdb666151612025-06-04
★ 8/10
The Last Rodeo is a callback to sports movies of the past. It's not perfect by any means, but its a good story with a clean premise that was well executed. There's plenty one can pick apart on the movie, but overall the movie was better than the negatives. There are times when it becomes evident that it's a low-budget film, but other times the cinematography is pretty good. Some scenes are a little wooden, especially those where the PBR riders are acting, but for the size of budget, this movie usually plays as a higher budget film. The story of love, sacrifice and desperation is well done, though a little cliche at times. Overall, I'd rate it 8/10 and would definitely rewatch.

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