Jackass: Best and Last
Final Jackass movie leans heavy on nostalgia over fresh stunts
The brief
Jeff Tremaine brings the Jackass crew back for what's supposedly their final bow, and honestly it feels like watching your middle-aged uncles refuse to acknowledge their bodies are falling apart. Knoxville and the gang lean harder into the nostalgic callbacks than fresh stunts, which lands somewhere between endearing and exhausting depending on your tolerance for recycled pain. The pacing drags more than previous entries as everyone seems acutely aware this is meant to be a farewell tour. If you've stuck with these maniacs through four movies, you'll get the closure you're looking for, but newcomers should start literally anywhere else in the franchise.
The verdict
If you're a longtime Jackass fan who wants to see your favorite masochists get proper closure, this nostalgic farewell delivers the sentimental send-off you've been waiting for. If you're new to the franchise or expect the same energy as earlier entries, the slower pace and heavy reliance on callbacks will leave you wondering what all the fuss was about.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who've followed the franchise
- ⚠️ Anyone expecting fresh material
- ⚠️ Children or sensitive viewers
Heads up
- Extreme physical stunts and injuries (frequent)
- Self-inflicted bodily harm for entertainment (extreme)
- Strong language throughout (frequent)
- Crude and sexual humor (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Jeff Tremaine
- Cast
- Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña, Dave England, Preston Lacy, Ehren McGhehey
Official synopsis
The 5th and final installment to Jackass franchise where the crew go on one last insane crusade.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Point Break (1991)
Both celebrate extreme stunts and adrenaline-fueled masculine camaraderie.
