The Last Rider

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The Last Rider

PG-13

Released Jun 23, 2023

1h 36m

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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

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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

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Kathy tells this complex, harrowing story in a way that’s poignant, propulsive and unforgettable.

Jun 27, 2023

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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

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

This insightful and inspiring documentary shines a deserving spotlight on LeMond and his accomplishments.

Aug 30, 2023

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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

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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

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Arthur H

A great American Story

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/03/23

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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