Miley Cyrus Country Movie Overview
The Miley Cyrus country movie is the 2010 musical comedy drama "The Last Song," directed by Julie Anne Robinson and adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel. The film was produced by Offspring Entertainment and Touchstone Pictures, a division of The Walt Disney Company, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It stars Miley Cyrus as Veronica "Ronnie" Miller, a rebellious teenager sent to a Southern beach town for the summer, where she reconnects with her estranged father and falls for a local boy named Will Blakelee.
The movie was filmed primarily in Tybee Island, Georgia, and Savannah, Georgia, with principal photography beginning in June 2009. The soundtrack features original songs performed by Miley Cyrus, including the single "When I Look at You," which reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The film's score was composed by Aaron Zigman, and the movie runs 107 minutes in its theatrical cut.
Box Office and Financial Performance
The Last Song earned approximately $89 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $20 million, making it a profitable venture for Disney's studio division. Domestic box office accounted for roughly $69 million, with international markets contributing the remainder, according to data tracked by Box Office Mojo. The film opened at number 3 on the domestic box office chart in its first weekend, behind "Clash of the Titans" and "How to Train Your Dragon."
Home entertainment revenue added significant returns; the DVD and Blu-ray release generated strong sales, debuting at number 1 on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert chart and staying on the Billboard Top DVD Sales chart for multiple weeks. Streaming distribution later expanded the film's reach, with The Walt Disney Company offering it on Disney+ following the platform's launch in November 2019, contributing to ongoing licensing value for the intellectual property.
Production Companies and Distribution Details
The production was led by Offspring Entertainment, the company founded by producers Jennifer Gibgot and Adam Shankman, with Touchstone Pictures serving as the primary studio label. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures handled global theatrical distribution, leveraging Disney's international distribution network across more than 40 markets. The film was rated PG by the MPA for thematic elements, brief sensuality, and teen drinking.
The Last Song is cataloged in the Disney film library managed by The Walt Disney Company, which continues to control distribution rights through its direct-to-consumer and licensing divisions. For current availability and licensing terms, industry databases and the official Disney+ streaming platform provide updated access information on Disney+. Financial performance data and box office tracking are also available through public reporting on Box Office Mojo.