The Last Song

A drama centered on a rebellious girl who is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect.

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.

• 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.

• A Walk to Rememberteen romance, coming-of-age drama, and emotionally manipulative small-town atmosphere
• The Notebookyoung love, family conflict, and a sentimental romance-drama structure
• The Spectacular Nowsummer romance, youthful self-discovery, and bittersweet family drama

Director

Julie Anne Robinson

Release Date

2010-03-31

Runtime

107 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (3429)

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, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.