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The Last American Hero

5.719731h 35mPGMovieDrama

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.

DirectorLamont Johnson
WritersTom Wolfe·Bill Kerby
ProducersWilliam Roberts·John Cutts

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lamont Johnson

JBJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Elroy Jackson Jr.
VPValerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine
Marge Dennison
GFGeraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Frau Jackson
NBNed Beatty
Ned Beatty
Hackel
GBGary Busey
Gary Busey
Wayne Jackson
LSLane Smith
Lane Smith
Rick Penny
ELEd Lauter
Ed Lauter
Burton Colt
WSWilliam Smith
William Smith
Kyle Kingman
GWGregory Walcott
Gregory Walcott
Cleve Morley
ALArt Lund
Art Lund
Elroy Jackson Sr.
JMJimmy Murphy
Jimmy Murphy
Spud
TLTom Ligon
Tom Ligon
Lamar

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The Last American Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Last American Hero?

The Last American Hero isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Last American Hero on Netflix?

No, The Last American Hero is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Last American Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

The Last American Hero isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Last American Hero for free?

The Last American Hero isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.