The Last Picture Show_
"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.
Starring
Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges
Box Office
$29.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Last Picture Show earned $29.1M worldwide on a $1.3M budget — a 2,141% return on investment.
Year context
The Last Picture Show was released 55 years ago in 1971.
The Last Picture Show is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 59m.
CAST (20)
Timothy Bottoms
Sonny Crawford
Cybill Shepherd
Jacy Farrow
Jeff Bridges
Duane Jackson
Cloris Leachman
Ruth Popper
Ellen Burstyn
Lois Farrow
Ben Johnson
Sam the Lion
Randy Quaid
Lester Marlow
Clu Gulager
Abilene
Eileen Brennan
Genevieve
Sam Bottoms
Billy
Sharon Ullrick
Charlene Duggs
Bill Thurman
Coach Popper
Jessie Lee Fulton
Miss Mosey
HH
Helena Humann
Jimmie Sue
Barc Doyle
Joe Bob Blanton
GB
Gary Brockette
Bobby Sheen
John Hillerman
English teacher
JH
Joe Heathcock
Sheriff
Kimberly Hyde
Annie-Annie Martin
Noble Willingham
Chester
BOX OFFICE
$1.3M
Budget
$29.1M
Revenue
+2141%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (749 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$1,300,000
Box Office
$29,133,000
Profit
+$27,833,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Last Picture Show about?
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.
How long is The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in The Last Picture Show?
The cast of The Last Picture Show includes Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Jeff Bridges, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn.
How much did The Last Picture Show make at the box office?
The Last Picture Show earned $29,133,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,300,000.
What is the rating of The Last Picture Show?
The Last Picture Show has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 749 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance