Feathers, rhinestones, and visually stunning cinematography draw you in from the get-go in The Last Showgirl, but the heart and soul of the outstanding cast keep you hooked. Pamela Anderson, in her ostensible comeback role, leads Gia Coppola's gripping Vegas drama about aging and resilience alongside other big names — Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, and Billie Lourd.
As Mashable's reviewer noted, there are "several strokes of smart meta-textual casting, resulting in an ensemble that grounds the movie's visual chaos in distinctly human melodies." It's no surprise the film has been nominated for several major awards.
As of Feb. 18, you can officially watch The Last Showgirl at home. Here's what you need to know.
What is The Last Showgirl about?
The Last Showgirl follows 50-something Shelly (Anderson), a veteran Las Vegas burlesque dancer, who learns from her boss, Eddie (Bautista), that her show is unexpectedly being closed down after decades of success. Lost as to what to do next, she strives to reconnect with her estranged adult daughter, Hannah (Lourd), who has often taken a backseat to her showgirl family.
Peep the official trailer below:
Is The Last Showgirl worth watching?
The Pamela Anderson renaissance alone is reason enough to watch The Last Showgirl. The largely positive reviews are just a bonus. Currently, the film has an 83 percent critic rating and 73 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it certifiably fresh. Unfortunately, it was snubbed by the Academy for any Oscar nominations, but it did earn nods at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and BAFTAs.
"Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl is a spellbinding film about aging, made with tremendous texture and soul," Mashable reviewer Siddhant Adlakha writes.
Read our full review of The Last Showgirl.
How to watch The Last Showgirl at home
The Last Showgirl originally opened for an awards-qualifying run in limited release, then opened nationwide on Jan. 10. Just a little over a month later, the Vegas drama is officially available to watch at home. You can purchase the film at video-on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV as of Feb. 18. It will also be available to rent for 30 days as of March 4. Though, with rentals, once you start watching, you'll only have 48 hours to finish.
Here are some quick links to buy the film on digital:
Prime Video — $14.99
Google Play — $14.99
Fandango at Home — $14.99
Apple TV — $14.99
Is The Last Showgirl streaming anywhere?
Currently, the only way to watch The Last Showgirl at home is to purchase it on demand, although it will also be available to rent as of March 4. No streaming details have been released yet, but we'll update this article with the information once it's announced.
