Last Train to Fortune (2026)

Last Train to Fortune is a character-driven Western centered on Cecil Peachtree, a teacher who misses the final train to Fortune and must find another way to reach his destination. His unlikely arrangement with outlaw Jedidiah Dooley turns a difficult journey into a story about trust, education, and the unexpected connections formed on the road.

The film combines familiar Western imagery with a more reflective theme about learning and personal freedom. Rather than relying only on action, it gives its central characters room to develop through conversation and shared experiences, creating a gentler take on the genre.

• Directed by Adam Rifkin and written by Michele Rifkin.
• Malcolm McDowell plays Cecil Peachtree opposite James Paxton as Jedidiah Dooley.
• The cast also includes Mary Steenburgen, Bernadette Peters, Laura Marano, M.C. Gainey, and Lee Arenberg.
• The director has described education and enlightenment as central ideas behind the story.