The Last Waltz

You don't need another documentary recommendation list — The Last Waltz in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel justifies itself. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 315 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Rigorous in a way documentary storytelling does not always commit to. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Last Waltz is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The access The Last Waltz gets is remarkable — and the storytelling does full justice to it. Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends. Robbie Robertson and Rick Danko bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. The Last Waltz came out in 1978. The restraint in The Last Waltz is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Anyone after documentary work that genuinely informs rather than confirms will value The Last Waltz. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

The Last Waltz was released in 1978, directed by Martin Scorsese. The full 117-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.