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Last Blockbuster, The (2020)
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Last Blockbuster, The (2020)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
December 15, 2020
Studio
1091 Pictures
Official Site
http://www.lastblockbustermovie.com/
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
December 15, 2020
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
84 minute(s)
Production Budget
50000
Studio
1091 Pictures
Official Site
http://www.lastblockbustermovie.com/
Director
Taylor Morden
Producer
Zeke Kamm, Taylor Morden
Screenwriter
Zeke Kamm
Starring
  • Sandi Harding
  • Lauren Lapkus
  • Kevin Smith
  • Ione Skye
  • Brian Posehn
  • Doug Benson
  • Paul Scheer
  • Samm Levine
  • Jamie Kennedy
  • Ron Funches
  • James Arnold Taylor
  • Lloyd Kaufman
  • Darren Hayes
  • Kimberly Leemans

In a world of instant streaming, one final store stands as a defiant monument to a bygone era of movie nights. "The Last Blockbuster" is a nostalgic and heartfelt documentary that chronicles the improbable survival of the world's sole remaining Blockbuster Video outlet, located in Bend, Oregon. The film spotlights the store's dedicated manager, Sandi Harding, who, along with her small team, fights to keep the lights on and the iconic blue and yellow spirit alive against the relentless tide of digital convenience. Through a chorus of voices including filmmakers like Kevin Smith and actors such as Lauren Lapkus and Ione Skye, alongside comedians Brian Posehn, Doug Benson, and Paul Scheer, the documentary explores the profound cultural impact of the video rental giant. Blending humor, celebrity anecdotes, and a genuine sense of community, the film paints a poignant portrait of what was lost in the transition to algorithms, celebrating the tangible joy of browsing aisles, holding a physical tape or disc, and the shared experience that defined a generation.