Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- sentimental
- intimate
- summer afternoon
- romantic movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film emotionally manipulative and formulaic, with an underwritten screenplay and a weak lead performance, though Greg Kinnear was often praised for his sympathetic work.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ronnie moves from resentment toward her father and disengagement from music to renewed emotional connection through love and family reconciliation.
Steve's stomach cancer makes Ronnie's restored relationship with her father the film's central emotional priority.
Ronnie and Jonah spend the summer with their father in a small coastal town, where the seasonal setting structures the relationships.
Ronnie's rediscovery of music revives the shared bond between her and her pianist father.
Films like The Last Song, and why
A Walk to Remember
teen romance, coming-of-age drama, and emotionally manipulative small-town atmosphere
The Notebook
young love, family conflict, and a sentimental romance-drama structure
The Spectacular Now
summer romance, youthful self-discovery, and bittersweet family drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Julie Anne Robinson
- Release Date
- 2010-03-31
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (3419)
Cast
- Miley Cyrus
- Liam Hemsworth
- Bobby Coleman
- Kelly Preston
- Greg Kinnear
- Hallock Beals
- Nick Lashaway
- Carly Chaikin
- Kate Vernon
- Melissa Ordway
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Last Song about?
- A rebellious teenager's beachside summer romance opens the door to music, forgiveness, and a painful reunion with her estranged father.
- What is The Last Song like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Last Song as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Last Song violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Last Song.
- What did critics think of The Last Song?
- Critics broadly found the film emotionally manipulative and formulaic, with an underwritten screenplay and a weak lead performance, though Greg Kinnear was often praised for his sympathetic work.
- Which films are like The Last Song?
- Films with a similar feel include A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, and The Spectacular Now.
- How long is The Last Song?
- The Last Song runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Last Song?
- In United States, The Last Song streams on Disney Plus.
