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The Last Rodeo is a heartfelt family film with strong performances and a touching story about resilience, second chances, and the power of family bonds. While it may not be a groundbreaking masterpiece, it's a well-crafted, emotionally rich movie with genuine acting and a well-paced plot that appeals to viewers of all ages. The cinematography captures the rural charm beautifully, and the soundtrack complements the mood. Most in our group rated it a 6.8/10, reflecting its warmth and entertainment value. It's a solid choice for a cozy family movie night. It gives Yellowstone vibes, so if you enjoyed that series, you should love this movie.

Greetings again from the darkness. Jon Avnet long ago established himself as a Director of such films as FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (1991) and RIGHTEOUS KILL (2008), and also as a Producer of films including RISKY BUSINESS (1983) and BLACK SWAN (2010). Beyond that, a significant portion of his career has been spent on television series, including two excellent ones in "Boomtown" and "Justified." In his latest film, the writer-director reunites two of the fine actors he worked with in those series, Neal McDonough and Mykelti Williamson. Avnet co-wrote the script with McDonough and Derek Presley.

Joe Wainwright (a ripped McDonough) is a legendary bull rider whose career ended when an injury required surgery on his neck and spine. Now, the three-time champion is many years past his rodeo days and lives a quiet existence on the ranch that he slowly sells off piece by piece to make ends meet. His wife Rose passed away and is buried on the ranch, and Joe longs for a closer relationship with his daughter Sally (Sarah Jones, CHEMICAL HEARTS, 2020) and her son Cody (Graham Harvey, "The Night Agent"). Sally is a protective mom who doesn't appreciate Grandpa encouraging him to rodeo. Instead, she prefers her boy play baseball, where during a game, Cody gets plunked in the head.

Cody's trip to the doctor reveals a brain tumor similar to the one that took Rose's life. Sally and Joe are stunned when they learn the cost of the surgery that could save Cody. Of course, we know where this is headed. Far-too-old and broken-down Grandpa wants to head back to the rodeo to earn the necessary funds and save his grandson's life. To do this, he calls a long-estranged friend, Charlie Williams (Mykelti Williamson), to help him. In addition to being Army buddies, Joe and Charlie were both bull riders ... well until Charlie's injury forced him to transition to bull fighter (in the dirt) in support of Joe.

The first half of the story serves as background for all the characters so that we understand why Joe is doing this, why Charlie is helping, and why we should be rooting for their success. We do get a brief training montage, and Charlie recites bible verses to Joe, who has lost his faith. He wonders why God would first take his wife, and now put his innocent grandson in peril. It should also be noted that Charlie thinks the idea of Joe riding again is a bit crazy, and poetically accuses him of having his "mind riding south".

The road trip to Tulsa for the PRB Legends Championship finds Joe being disrespected by the younger riders, including current champion, Billy Hamilton (real life bull rider Daylon Ray Swearingen). The rodeo is run by Joe's old buddy Jimmy Mack (Christopher McDonald, HAPPY GILMORE, 1996), and it seems odd that we meet no other 'legends'. Despite a few hiccups (some quite painful), Joe gets his ride.

This film uses the rodeo, but the core theme here isn't so much redemption (as it is with most sports movies), but rather love of family and reconnecting with one's faith. Values-based distribution company Angel Studios produced the film, and the message (with a light touch) rings clear ... be a good person. It's rated PG and there's a cameo from Lee Ann Womack and song by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Opens nationwide in theaters on May 23, 2025.

This one tugs right on the old heartstrings. A docudrama about a retired bull rider who ends up with a family crisis that pushes him to ride again, I wasn't sure what to expect going into it, but got plenty out of it. I'm not much of a rodeo fan, but I was fully invested and equally nervous and cheering every time he sat on a bull. Produced by Angel Studios, whose goal is to include some religious faith and wholesome moral values in every film they release, this movie is inspiring and uplifting in a way that doesn't require much effort on the part of the audience, but just flows along naturally. Very good.

Angel makes some great movies. Sure sometimes they add a little to much sometimes, like a movie that's basically a trailer for a series, but they are all made with family in mind and that's super rare now days. I may not be religious but id like to take kids to the theaters without worrying they might see something inappropriate.this movie was a great one about a grandson that gets a tumor and grandpa has to come out of retirement to join the pbr and go against the young guns on wild bulls to win some prize money. They did everything well even though it was super beyond accurate.

Watched with mom, shad, and Ashley on 5-24-2025 at tinsletown at the mall.

The movie has heart. Let's allow that everything worked, the story, the ensemble acting, even with the actual pro riders, the music, everything, except... -The choppy style of conveying the actual bull rides takes the audience OUT of the thrill of the danger rather than as it was obviously intended, putting us IN it.

-The climax. Wow, the movie had us in the palm of its hand. And then, instead of a Jerry Bruckheimer detonation, the fuse was lit, and then snuffed out. The light literally goes out. And then the ending, though satisfying, plays out more like a coda than a climax.

McDonough makes a great cowboy. I'm one among many that is grateful that movies like this are being made and watched. And a wonderful counterpoint to 90% of the shtuff coming out of Hollywood that is obligated it seems to contain an F word in every other sentence... and MUST be dark and edgy.

Again, how refreshing that the studio is making mature movies that live in the light of day.

The Last Rodeo isn't a game-changer in storytelling, but I watched it with genuine enjoyment. It carries that thick layer of Americana - both in charm and in frustration. As a European viewer, it's hard not to be struck by how brutally unfair the U. S. healthcare system is portrayed: one operation leaving you saddled with life-long debt feels absurd, yet tragically real there.

Sure, the film takes liberties. Watching the protagonist still hit the bar every night after a bull wrecks his knee and later his ribs is pure Hollywood. But beneath that lies a noble story of a man sacrificing himself for his grandson's future. The bittersweet friendship with Charlie and the quiet grief after Rose's death add emotional weight that stays with you.

It's not perfect - predictable at times and too willing to bend reality - but its sincerity and flashes of inspiration kept me engaged.

I'm pretty sure Hallmark passed on this film. This is a snoozer. The writing and story is just okay, but lazy and unrealistic in regards to capabilities and injure recovery time by a man of a certain age. The shaky camera is very distracting and makes the film feel dated in style. Besides McDonough and Jones the acting is just awful and forced, to the point where I believe I've seen better actors on the stage of community theaters. The story really wants to connect to the viewers emotionally, but ends up feeling like an expose of the sad condition of the US for-profit medical system fueled by greed.

This would have been better as a TV movie, as it has a few positive qualities, but I don't think any network or streaming service would have picked it up. I'm not sure how it got greenlit for a theatrical release.

The Last Rodeo From the start of the film to the end. You were always rooting for Neal McDonough's character Joe Wrainwright to succeed. This Mixed up family drama tells a heart felt story of a father and a grand father doing the right thing

His co star and army Buddy Mykelti Williamson (Charlie Williams) has not been in a better role since Forest Gump. Charlie and Joes relationship really moves you.

There is more to this film than Bull Riding

Christoper McDonald steps out of his villain Stereotype and makes you see another side of his acting talent if you don't need as much explosions this summer. Take your family to the Last Rodeo. You will be glad you did.

The Last Rodeo is the kind of movie you've probably seen many times before, but it hits almost all the right notes and succeeds in providing a good story with emotion. There are three big things The Last Rodeo has going for it:

1 Neal McDonough. He's immensely likable and although his character is a man of few words, what he does say is important.

2) Faith-based movies often "shoehorn" in the gospel message, but The Last Rodeo incorporates faith in an organic manner. It's part of the story and feels natural. It also helps propel the story into a more emotional state without being cloying.

3) The rodeo scenes are well done and actually build suspense. With each ride the stakes are raised, and to the movie's credit it doesn't tip its hand. We never know who's going to win - and who may not survive.

The Last Rodeo is a well made movie with a positive message. There are a lot worse ways to spend a couple hours.

To pay for his grandson's life-saving surgery, Joe, a bull rider well past his prime decides to come out of retirement and participate in a bull riding tournament.

Based on the trailer, this movie had a lot of potential, but it ultimately did not live up to it. The story is a standard redemption arch with a mix of emotion and faith. Some of the visuals and scenes are cheesy and campy. The rodeo scenes are entertaining and intense, giving a brief lesson on the sport. The runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes seems drawn out and could have been compressed for a more streamlined experience. Fans of Angel Studios might consider streaming it when available.

Great story line, awesome idea. But - Angel studios needs to remove curse words - all of them - because they simply aren't necessary and they're worldly. I took my kids to see this and another movie and that was their one biggest disappointments- they said "mom, why does a studio that claims to have clean movies have cuss words??" Also - they use the Bible dipping idea - or bibliomancy as some call it - the random flipping of pages and pointing at scripture nonsense. The theology in Angel studios movies leaves so much to be desired.

It's as if the studio is just trying to corner the market on "Christian" movies, but they really miss the mark there.

It's your standard make you feel warm and fuzzy fake hallmark movie. It's borderline better than a made for TV, no name flick, and it hits all the typical make you feel good points of religion, underdogs, comebacks, cancer kid, single mom, widowed dad ....can they possibly find any other sob stories to throw in here?

A cheap ploy at appealing to feelings but making a poor movie in the process.

If you honestly have nothing better to watch and need to watch a pathetic movie that will play every feelings card, this might just do the trick.

Oh.... I'm supposed to write more, kind of hard since the movie writers didn't. Full of cliche one liners and sad motivational speeches.

There's so much to love about this. It's the story of a retired injured bull rider regaining his confidence, heart and soul when his grandson has a medical condition that insurance doesn't cover. It shows how to re-find ourselves we must make amends with the past. It moves fast, stays on point and doesn't gloss over tough issues. Watching the characters go through their darkness and pain can help anyone watching let go of their past in great ways. Exciting and upbeat. Loved the rodeo action and the riders. One of my favorite things: that our faith in God starts with/requires us to have faith in ourselves.

"The Last Rodeo" is a movie that explores a narrative genre with much unrealized potential in story telling that follows a desperate grandfather entering a dangerous competition to raise the funds for his grandson's brain tumor removal surgery. However, while this premise sells easily to audiences and the intense scenes stick their landings smoothly, the important moments that are supposed to pitch a grand slam to the rest of the plot are far too dull to fully invest the audience in the stakes of this conflict. Angel Studios clearly has the best intentions behind their films, but soon needs to start taking bigger risks in future projects.

This movie had potential especially with Neal McDonough who is such an amazing actor.

The movie felt rushed and seemed like the writer just wanted to finish writing the script, didnt want to put more effort in the story and just wanted to get it over with. The characters were not developed, the film lacked depth as well as more emphasis on the faith aspect and how faith can move mountains.

At times it felt like I was watching some Hallmark movie.

The story itself seemed cheesy, predictable and superficial.

The cast did a decent job with what they had to work with.

If I were the writer and director, I would've changed the story to make it more believable so that it has a deeper impact on people. It had a lot of potential but the writers and directors got lazy or lacked knowledge.

Hard to find good family-friendly movies and The Last Rodeo didn't disappoint. A great message and storyline. The acting was fabulous. And Neal McDonough has the bod of a 20-year-old! We both had thoughts at the end about someone we've had a disagreement with and decided tonight to reach out THANKS TO THIS MOVIE! The actors were excellent, right down to Cody. I missed my Dad more than ever after watching this movie. How many times can I say movie? Another Angel Studios excellent movie. As Guild Members we appreciate the input we have on such movies. Great movie and look forward to many more by Angel.

Started off a little slow but picked up the pace and there was a gap that you had to figure out the closer you got to the end. You have to pay attention and grasp all details no matter how small. It was good to see familiar actors in this movie, which made for good viewing. Also, the popular actors played a different role / character from what we are used to seeing them play in previous roles. I did like the fact that it does have faith based undertones and they are not overbearing or forced, which also was a nice touch. I would most definitely recommend this movie to those that I know would enjoy it.

The whole family loved it! 3 generations respecting the same film is something to celebrate. Heartwarming story that feels real in your heart, even if a little bit is a slight stretch from practicality. You can't help but want to cheer and pray for this family. Good laughs and good tears. I didn't want to take a bathroom break for fear of missing some great lines. You don't need to be religious to enjoy this film, but it is nice to see the reality of faith being tested, lost, and found again. What seem like the darkest moments can bring us into the brightest light. Truly a great message, but stands alone as a good movie simply for plot and characters.