The Last Song

The Last Song is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix and Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 3,403 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Miley Cyrus brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Last Song is worth clearing space for. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious, The Last Song operates well above the genre average. 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. Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2010. The visual gags in The Last Song reward close attention without ever depending on it. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but The Last Song works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.