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The Last Rider

Play trailer 2:12 Poster for The Last Rider PG-13 Released Jun 23, 2023 1h 36m Documentary Sports Play Trailer Watchlist
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The heroic true story of American cyclist Greg LeMond, considered to be one of the greatest cyclists of all time, who defied the odds for one of the most triumphant comeback stories in sporting history. The first, and only, American to win the Tour de France, LeMond came back from the brink of death to beat his famed rivals in the historic and nail-biting race at the 1989 Tour de France. Directed by Alex Holmes and featuring exclusive interviews with LeMond and his wife Kathy as well as, never before seen footage, The Last Rider is an exhilarating portrait of one of the greatest athletes of our time.
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Tara Brady Irish Times Even if the film falls shy of the maillot jaune, it’s a plucky competitor and a welcome antidote to the scandals that have rocked the sport. Rated: 4/5 Jul 4, 2023 Full Review Peter Rainer FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is a very interesting film because it's about a very interesting subject... As a documentary it's very conventionally made, but it's a very stirring portrait of a very inspirational guy. Jun 28, 2023 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Kathy tells this complex, harrowing story in a way that’s poignant, propulsive and unforgettable. Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Savina Petkova A Good Movie To Watch The Last Rider is everything this kind of film can be—its hook is courage and hard work that pays off, its mode of storytelling is personal, intimate interviews, and its framework is a "modern hero" kind of narrative. Rated: 73/100 Nov 23, 2023 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue This insightful and inspiring documentary shines a deserving spotlight on LeMond and his accomplishments. Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Danny Brogan Common Sense Media At the time of writing, LeMond remains the only American to ever win cycling's most prestigious race, but it's what he had to overcome outside of the sport that really grabs the attention. Rated: 3/5 Jul 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dan M Great and inspiring story about one of Americas best sports hero role models. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/23 Full Review Arthur H A great American Story Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/23 Full Review Annette v I love watching documentaries of inspirational people. Greg leMond and his wife are definitely very inspiring. Great movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review MM It's a great story, told by Greg & Kathy Lemond (plus two others). From Greg's first TdF win over Bernard Hinault to the second over Fignon, this thing keeps you on the edge of your seat, with a lot of empathy for what had happened to Lemond in an accidental hunting event. You are gripping to the very end, counting down the seconds for Yellow Jersey 2. Great movie. Greg and Kathy Lemond are a terrific Team. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review Trevor P Great doc about sports and strong willed athletes and maybe the greatest TDF ever. I remember being impressed with Greg Le Mond in the 80's and this was a great reminder of how amazing he was. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Robert Excellent as a documentary, entertaining with a background look at the TdF career of Lemond. Differs a bit from Slaying the Badger, an earlier documentary, and redeems Hinault as a Lemond fan. Very nice to be dedicated to Laurent Fignon, as well. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The heroic true story of American cyclist Greg LeMond, considered to be one of the greatest cyclists of all time, who defied the odds for one of the most triumphant comeback stories in sporting history. The first, and only, American to win the Tour de France, LeMond came back from the brink of death to beat his famed rivals in the historic and nail-biting race at the 1989 Tour de France. Directed by Alex Holmes and featuring exclusive interviews with LeMond and his wife Kathy as well as, never before seen footage, The Last Rider is an exhilarating portrait of one of the greatest athletes of our time.
Director
Alex Holmes
Producer
James Erskine, Victoria Gregory, Sam Brayshaw
Screenwriter
Alex Holmes
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
New Black Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 23, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$147.5K
Runtime
1h 36m
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