The Last Summer
Synopsis
Set in 1981, "The Last Summer" tells the story of 12-year-old Joel Shuman's first summer after the sudden death of his mom. Joel helps his family come to terms with their tragic loss while spending his last summer of innocence with the best friends he will ever know. "The Last Summer" recalls a time when life was still a mystery and every day was a new adventure.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Corey Jackson
Joel Shuman
Britt Robertson
Beth
Muse Watson
Jerimiah Shuman
Nick Searcy
Mr. Black
David Andrews
Richard Finney
Rachel Shumate
Rebecca Shuman
Adam Pervis
Brad Shuman
Andrew Dickinson Jr.
Hank
Christa Orion
Mirra
Stephanie Wood
Sarah
Rusty Deats
Nathan Riley
Justin Douglas
Bobby Black
Joseph Ragusa
Billy Black
Betsy Jordan
Mrs. Black
Dylan Hubbard
Sack McGregor
Jessica Luza
Melissa
Heather Perrault
Olivia
Warren Weisler
Darren
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Landau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Landau
- Original Score
- Christopher Wright
- Original Title
- The Last Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- D Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Landau
Jonathan Landau
Christopher Wright
Shawn Lewallen
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Landau
Writer
Kristen L. Shaughnessy
Production Design
Jonathan Landau
Director
Christopher Wright
Original Music Composer
Shawn Lewallen
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Last Summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Summer about?
Set in 1981, "The Last Summer" tells the story of 12-year-old Joel Shuman's first summer after the sudden death of his mom. Joel helps his family come to terms with their tragic loss while spending his last summer of innocence with the best friends he will ever know. "The Last Summer" recalls a time when life was still a mystery and every day was a new adventure.
Who directed The Last Summer?
The Last Summer was directed by Jonathan Landau.
Who stars in The Last Summer?
The principal cast of The Last Summer includes Corey Jackson, Britt Robertson, Muse Watson, Nick Searcy, David Andrews.
When was The Last Summer released and how long is it?
The Last Summer was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Summer was composed by Christopher Wright.