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3 Reasons ‘The Last Rodeo’ Will Rope You In
Friday, June 6, 2025Joe Wainwright is a middle-aged retired rodeo star who's enjoying life out of the limelight -- and out of the arena.No longer does he have to risk life and limb each night for a paycheck. No longer does he come home limping, and then toss and turn in bed with sore muscles and aching joints.Sure, he once thrived on the adrenaline rush, but these days he's savoring a slower pace -- small talk at his grandson's baseball games, trail rides on the ranch and lending a hand to friendly neighbors. But then tragedy strikes.It all starts when Cody takes a fastball to the helmet -- a moment that seems minor at first. He bounces back and keeps playing, but hours later experiences a dizzy spell and throws up. His grandfather Joe and mom Sally rush him to a big-city hospital, where an MRI delivers devastating news: a life-threatening brain tumor.Cody needs surgery within days. To make matters worse, Sally's insurance covers only 40 percent of the cost, leaving the family on the hook for a six-figure medical bill exceeding $150,000."I cannot afford it," a dejected Sally says.Joe (Neal McDonough), though, has a plan. He'll enter a Professional Bull Riders (PBR) competition with an eye on its $1 million purse. He'll win it -- or at least place high. And -- bingo -- he'll have the cash to cover the expense. If only it were that easy. Joe, who hasn't competed in years, would be the oldest competitor in the history of the sport -- a grueling test of strength, balance and determination. He's endured multiple injuries over the years, and at one point was bedridden, relying on his daughter to feed and bathe him.Sure, he's back on his feet now, but the thought of him competing sends fear into everyone he knows.It's all part of the new Angel Studios movie The Last Rodeo (PG), which follows Joe's quest to ride again and Cody's courageous fight for life.Here are three things you should know about it.Photo Credit: ©Angel