02/06/2026
Agessss ago now we reviewed The Last of the Pretty Boys in what's so far our only move review! If you love Brisbane music, they've cut a distro deal that's bring it to Prime Video, Tubi, and Youtube Movies. We highly recommend giving it a watch 📽️🎞️
We’re thrilled to announce The Last of the Pretty Boys is now available thanks to Liminal Films. This evocative drama, directed by award-winning filmmaker Dustin Schmidt, delves deep into the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant music scene and explores the tumultuous path of self-discovery. The Last of the Pretty Boys is available now on Tubi, Prime Video, YouTube Movies and Plex.
The film revolves around shock-rocker Lazarus Graves, who must confront his past after returning home to Brisbane following a successful international music career. After a lifetime of S*x, Drugs, and Rock Bottom, as he reconnects with his roots, Lazarus faces his demons head-on, navigating a treacherous journey through self-destructive tendencies and unexpected revelations.
The Last of the Pretty Boys has been showcased at prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the Barcelona Indie Awards, TITAN International Film Festival, and the Melbourne and Sydney Lift-Off Film Festivals. The film has also received several accolades, notably winning at the Venus Community Awards and the Tabriz Cinema Awards, as well as Best Original Screenplay at the AFIN - International Film Festival.
Critics have lauded The Last of the Pretty Boys for its unique approach to the rock star narrative. OnlyBands AU writes, “The Last of the Pretty Boys is its own beast. It takes a slice of life approach to the realities of being a rock star, detailing all the ennui and minutiae of life off-stage as much as it depicts the excitement of life on-stage. The story is wholly fictional but feels incredibly real at the same time.”
On the film, Director Dustin Schmidt reflects: “The Last of the Pretty Boys began with an unforgettable image: a hotel room in chaos, bathed in thin streams of light, dust motes floating through the air, and the floor littered with empty beer cans and half-drunk bottles of Jack. At the center of it all lies Lazarus Graves. This vivid scene drove me to explore the deeper questions of who Lazarus is and how he ended up in such despair. Having been a professional musician since I was 17, I've intimately experienced both the joy and the dark undercurrents of this world. Writing this screenplay allowed me to weave these personal insights into a story that encapsulates over a decade of my life experiences.
The Last of the Pretty Boys is my homage to Brisbane’s vibrant music scene. The soundtrack features South-East Queensland artists, including original songs written for Lazarus Graves. We filmed in real venues and involved a community of local musicians and talents, aiming to capture the authentic spirit of the scene. The journey of making this film has been both challenging and rewarding, deeply rooted in a punk rock, DIY ethos. Collaborating with Indy Davies and Good Run (formerly Bad Publicity/Dog Act), we embraced every aspect of this production with dedication and passion. I’m incredibly proud of what we've accomplished and hope viewers find as much meaning and connection in the film as we did in bringing it to life.”
Stream Now
Tubi: https://link.tubi.tv/hyE6p2MWB3b
Prime Video: https://app.primevideo.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.8d567f49-020f-4891-9ae5-96b3272f3b54&territory=AU&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web
YouTube Movies: https://youtu.be/YZH5U93h5uk?si=I6HidsFfSQspdG_G
Plex: https://l.plex.tv/P8KrFRb
