The Last Waltz

On Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, legendary Canadian-American rock group The Band took the stage at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco for their farewell concert after 16 years on the road.

Director Martin Scorsese captures this historic final performance, intercut with intimate backstage interviews where band members Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Gareth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson reflect on life on the road, music, and friendship. The concert features extraordinary guest performances by an incredible lineup of rock and blues royalty, including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Emmylou Harris, and Ringo Starr.

Widely regarded by critics as one of the greatest concert films ever made, The Last Waltz stands as an iconic document of rock and roll history and a poignant celebration of an era’s end.

From electrifying stage performances to candid behind-the-scenes reflections, this legendary music documentary remains a timeless cinematic celebration of musical mastery.

The Last Waltz poster
Documentary · Music
Director Martin Scorsese
Country United States
Year 1978
Language English
Subtitles English
Running time 117 min