Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will The Last Class film be available to stream online?
A: Good question! And we get this one a lot. Let’s start by defining “streaming.” We are currently prioritizing our improbably successful and long theatrical run of the film (i.e., continuing to show it to sell-out audiences in person in local and independent theaters across the country!), and anticipate that a streaming service such as Netflix or Hulu might be interested in licensing the film down the line (maybe showing it in spring 2026?). But this is a process we don’t entirely control.
What we can do, and promise we will soon, is make the film available for what’s known as “video on demand” which would allow you viewers to rent or buy a digital version of the film to watch on your computers or television. (Some people have asked about streaming and then realized they actually meant, when will the film be available via “video on demand”! See next question and answer!)
Q: Got it. Then when will The Last Class film be available via “video on demand”?
A: We’re still working out the exact timing. BUT SOON! The wait is partly because local theaters keep booking the film and they will be less likely to do so if it’s available to everyone online. But we expect to have it “on demand” by early December at the latest (and likely before that).
Q: What about a live watchalong screening? Hasn’t this idea been floated?
A: Yes! Heather and Bob mentioned this on their Coffee Klatch podcast but the team had to postpone the live watchalong of the film because of potential technical difficulties — we were afraid too many people would attend and the internet would cave under the pressure! We will have one in the coming months. We’ll share the date and details via The Last Class film’s Substack and on social media.
Q: Okay, but what if I don’t want to wait any longer to see the film. Is there a way to bring The Last Class to a theater near me?
A: If you heard this, you heard right. We are working with a company called GATHR that allows for what’s known as “theatrical on demand” viewing of films. Basically, you find a theater near you on the film’s GATHR website and if you sell enough tickets (usually around 40 to 50 seats) to cover the cost of renting the theater, you trigger the event. If you don’t sell enough, no one who pledged to buy a ticket even gets charged. You have to pick a screening date that’s at least 60 days out from the day you go online and sign up as a host, which gives you and your community time to plan. And we send you a whole kit to help you with hosting, including tips for promotion and a discussion guide co-authored by Prof. Reich. You can find out more about how to do all of this here: https://gathr.com/films/the-last-class
Q: I’m outside of the United States, perhaps living in Sweden, Australia, or England, so how can I see The Last Class?
A: We’re so grateful for your interest! We plan on making the “video on demand” (see above) available internationally thanks to GATHR’s platform. We also are going to make the film available for non-theatrical screenings (i.e. bringing it to schools, libraries, community centers, etc.) via GATHR starting in October. Again, we’ll announce this opportunity via The Last Class film’s Substack and on social media.
Q: Is there any way to see the full class that Professor Reich is teaching in the film?
A: YES! “Wealth and Poverty” is available online for free! Start the course here.