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Last Action Hero

Play trailer Poster for Last Action Hero PG-13 Released Jun 18, 1993 2h 11m Action Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Following the death of his father, young Danny Madigan (Austin O'Brien) takes comfort in watching action movies featuring the indestructible Los Angeles cop Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). After being given a magic ticket by theater manager Nick (Robert Prosky), Danny is sucked into the screen and bonds with Slater. When evil fictional villain Benedict (Charles Dance) gets his hands on the ticket and enters the real world, Danny and Jack must follow and stop him.
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Last Action Hero has most of the right ingredients for a big-budget action spoof, but its scattershot tone and uneven structure only add up to a confused, chaotic mess.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader It’s nothing new that the makers of Last Action Hero don’t have a clear notion of what separates movies from life, but the makers of the other summer blockbusters aren’t any better versed in reality... Rated: 2/4 Jun 2, 2022 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Last Action Hero loses control of itself. Nov 8, 2018 Full Review Adam Mars-Jones Independent (UK) The director has to boost the realism of his staging in a rather self-defeating manner. It begins to look, not that he's having it both ways, trading on what he mocks, but that he has painted himself into a corner. Nov 14, 2017 Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine Last Action Hero is like a four-course meal made at a Michelin star restaurant. The perfect people bringing about the perfect creation. Rated: 4/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ It’s an important, albeit flawed, movie. Apr 5, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault A bombastic, rhythmless mess. Rated: C- Aug 31, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Highly underrated movie. This is top 10 arnold for me. People don't seem to get the mix of comedy and some serious topics mixed in. It would be 5 star for me except for the animated cat but I love devito. Action packed axe guy saying "chop chop" to hurry along schwartz, have a nice day by fake eye villian are just top notch. I felt the magic of movies/fantasy, I cared for the characters even with the over the top light humor mixed with some dark. Unique and I wish they made more out of the box movies like this. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Raymon H Pure entertainment love the older movies. At least they knew how to make entertainment. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Michael D L Decent action movie with an awesome Villian Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Todd W Imagine a movie that somehow melds action, comedy, family, and fun altogether. It’s the perfect Arnold movie when he was in his prime but honestly I’m surprised they haven’t taken a stab at making a modern version. The idea of making a fictional character become a part of a metaverse of some kind makes sense and could work today. I digress. This buddy action movie always gets me, Arnold one liners, Easter eggs, and a ridiculous plot that works. The chemistry between Arnold and Danny is actually great and Arnold pulls off his father like role model by the end. Come on guys this one is fire. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Audience Member One of the most underrated action films ever made, definitely not one of his best but very watchable and a lot of fun.. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review J H "This is a movie!" We know, Danny. We know. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following the death of his father, young Danny Madigan (Austin O'Brien) takes comfort in watching action movies featuring the indestructible Los Angeles cop Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). After being given a magic ticket by theater manager Nick (Robert Prosky), Danny is sucked into the screen and bonds with Slater. When evil fictional villain Benedict (Charles Dance) gets his hands on the ticket and enters the real world, Danny and Jack must follow and stop him.
Director
John McTiernan
Producer
John McTiernan, Stephen J. Roth
Screenwriter
Zak Penn, Adam Leff, Shane Black, David Arnott
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Production Co
Oak Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 18, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
Surround
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