The Last Song (2010)

Kernel Score: 82% · 3,371 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Drama, Family, Romance

Released: 2010-03-31

Runtime: 107 minutes

Is The Last Song worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A teen romance with a father-daughter story at its centre, set on a Southern beach. It's sentimental and predictable, but earnest, and fans of Nicholas Sparks-style weepies find it comforting. Don't expect surprises.

Watch it if you

  • enjoy sentimental teen romances
  • like beach settings and music-led drama
  • want a good cry with a family twist

Skip it if you

  • dislike predictable melodrama
  • want romance with edge or wit

Best for: Cozy date night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Last Song

  • Stream: Disney+, Paramount+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

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.

The Last Song parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that The Last Song is a gentle family drama about reconnecting with an estranged parent through music.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Last Song

If you liked The Last Song, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Dirty Dancing (1987) — 83%: Classic summer romance built around music and dancing
  • Charlie St. Cloud (2010) — 78%: Sentimental drama about grief, love and a seaside town
  • The Man in the Moon (1991) — 83%: Coming-of-age rural romance with a tender family story
  • The Secret Life of Bees (2008) — 86%: Southern coming-of-age drama about family and healing
  • Titanic (1997) — 93%: The big, tearful romance everyone knows
  • Atonement (2007) — 85%: Romantic drama where one mistake changes everything

Director

Julie Anne Robinson

Cast

  • Miley Cyrus as Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller
  • Greg Kinnear as Steve Miller
  • Bobby Coleman as Jonah Miller
  • Liam Hemsworth as Will Blakelee
  • Hallock Beals as Scott
  • Kelly Preston as Kim
  • Nick Lashaway as Marcus
  • Carly Chaikin as Blaze
  • Kate Vernon as Susan Blakelee
  • Melissa Ordway as Ashley

The Last Song FAQ

Is The Last Song worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A teen romance with a father-daughter story at its centre, set on a Southern beach. It's sentimental and predictable, but earnest, and fans of Nicholas Sparks-style weepies find it comforting. Don't expect surprises.

Where can I watch The Last Song?

In the US you can stream The Last Song on Disney+ and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Last Song OK for kids?

The Last Song is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Last Song is a gentle family drama about reconnecting with an estranged parent through music.

What movies are like The Last Song?

If you liked The Last Song, try Dirty Dancing, Charlie St. Cloud, The Man in the Moon and The Secret Life of Bees.