Fri May 16 15:40:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Former Bull Riding Champion Risks It All to Save Grandson in “The Last Rodeo”**
**DALLAS, TX** – Joe, a retired bull riding legend and former champion, is forced to confront his past when his grandson, Cody, collapses after a baseball game and is diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. Facing insurmountable medical bills, Joe makes the desperate decision to return to the dangerous world of professional bull riding in a legendary riders’ competition, despite a previous neck injury that ended his career.
“The Last Rodeo” follows Joe’s harrowing journey as he battles both formidable bulls and his own inner demons to secure the prize money needed for Cody’s emergency surgery. The film explores themes of family, faith, and sacrifice, showcasing Joe’s strained relationship with his daughter, Sally, and his complex relationship with his former best friend and trainer, Charlie, a devout Christian who encourages Joe to reconcile with God.
The movie highlights Joe’s remarkable come back as well as Cody’s need for multiple surgeries. After the first surgery, Cody still needs another surgery, but Joe has an accident during the competition and needs to overcome those injuries. After the accident he is able to return to the rodeo and win the competition.
Starring Neal McDonough as Joe and Mykelti Williamson as Charlie, “The Last Rodeo” delivers intense rodeo action, dramatic moments, and reconciliations. While containing violent bull riding scenes and minor language, the film is being commended for its strong Christian worldview, which includes characters openly discussing God and embracing faith in the face of adversity.
“The Last Rodeo” is a powerful and uplifting story about a family tested by tragedy and a grandfather’s unwavering determination to save his grandson.
First Piper 