Coming to theaters October 2, 2026

Last Shot — Official Movie SiteLast Shot

A basketball prodigy loses his father, gains a mother he barely knows, and has to learn how to play — and grieve — all over again.

Jaime Pressly · Michael Rapaport · Johnny Simmons · Baron Davis

Meet the cast
Drama • Inspirational • SportsPG-131h 45mOctober 2, 2026

Official trailer

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Starring

The cast

Jaime Pressly

Jaime Pressly

My Name Is Earl, Mom

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Higher Learning, Atypical

Johnny Simmons

Johnny Simmons

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Baron Davis

Baron Davis

2x NBA All-Star

Dylan Friedman

Dylan Friedman

as Caden Issacs

Synopsis

The story

12-year-old basketball prodigy Caden Issacs navigates the turbulent waters of grief and adolescence after the sudden death of his father, Darren. Moving to Nashville to live with his estranged mother, Lexi, a driven music executive, Caden struggles to find his place on a new elite basketball team while grappling with the high expectations of those around him. Through intense rivalries, newfound friendships, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, Caden learns to process his pain and rediscover his passion for the game.

Filmmakers

Director
Andy Palmer
Writer
Todd Friedman
Producers
Jaime Pressly, Warner Davis, Todd Friedman, Kelly Brown
Studio
Hemlock Circle Productions

Festival record

Awards & official selections

WinnerBest PictureBest Narrative FeatureLA Film Awards
WinnerBest ActressJaime PresslyLA Film Awards
WinnerBest Young ActorDylan FriedmanLA Film Awards
Finalist 2026Best FeatureHEMLOCK CIRCLERed Movie Awards
Opening NightDallas InternationalFilm Festival
Official SelectionWisconsin InternationalFilm Festival
WinnerBest ActressJaime PresslySouth Beach Film Festival
WinnerBest ActorJohnny SimmonsSouth Beach Film Festival
WinnerBest PictureSouth BeachFilm FestivalSouth Beach Film Festival
WinnerBest PictureJersey ShoreFilm Festival
Official SelectionSidewalkFilm Festival
WinnerBest Narrative FeatureNBA Summer LeagueFilm Festival
Honorable MentionNYU SportsFilm Festival
Official SelectionRichmond InternationalFilm Festival
Official SelectionGold Coast InternationalFilm Festival
Official SelectionMiami BeachFilm Festival
Official SelectionNortheastFilm FestivalNew Jersey
Official SelectionPittsburgh IndependentFilm Festival
Official SelectionFayettevilleFilm Fest
WinnerBest PictureAccolade GlobalFilm Competition
WinnerBest ActressJaime PresslyAccolade Global Film Competition
WinnerBest ActorJohnny SimmonsAccolade Global Film Competition

From the screenings

What audiences are saying

Families, coaches and basketball parents from festival and community screenings across the country.

I took all three of my kids and my mother in law and nobody looked at a phone once. Nothing in it I had to explain away afterward. We just talked about the movie the whole ride home.

Renee M.

Mom of three • Dallas screening

I have sat in those bleachers. The nerves, the other parents, watching your kid get benched and not being able to fix it. They got every bit of that right.

Marcus T.

Club basketball parent • Milwaukee screening

Dylan Friedman carries this film. You forget you are watching a kid act. When he finally lets the grief out on that court, the whole theater went quiet.

Angela R.

Festival audience • Dallas International Film Festival

Jaime Pressly is a revelation here. Most human thing I have seen her do. A mother who has no idea how to be one yet, figuring it out in real time.

Devon C.

Audience member • South Beach Film Festival

Our youth league bought out a screening and the kids were on their feet at the end. Coaches were using it as a teaching moment the next morning at practice.

Coach Bill H.

AAU program director • Nashville screening

A sports movie that is really about a family. Faith, grief, second chances, and it earns all of it without ever getting preachy. Rare to find something this safe for everyone that is still this good.

Pastor Ken A.

Community group screening • Nashville

Behind the scenes

Featurettes & interviews

From the set

In theaters October 2

Theater listings and tickets will be announced closer to opening day. Watch the trailer and follow the film until then.