The Last Race (2018 film)

The Last Race is a 2018 American drama film directed by Scott Teems and starring Ed Harris and Sharon Gless. The film tells the story of a struggling elderly couple, retired stock car racers, who must make a difficult decision about their future when faced with financial hardship and the prospect of losing their family farm.

The plot centers on Frank (Harris) and Mary (Gless), who live on and operate a small family farm that has a stock car racetrack on its grounds. Frank, a former racing legend, resists selling the farm despite mounting debts and declining health. Mary supports Frank but is increasingly concerned about their financial stability and future security. When a developer offers them a substantial sum for the land, they must confront their past, their present, and their individual desires to determine what is best for their future. The film explores themes of aging, legacy, sacrifice, and the changing landscape of rural America.

Critical reception to The Last Race was generally positive, with praise directed towards the performances of Harris and Gless, as well as the film's poignant and realistic portrayal of its characters and themes. However, some critics noted that the plot was somewhat predictable.