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The Last Day of Summer

2007

Luke Malloy is freaking out. He doesn't want tomorrow to come because tomorrow means starting Middle School...saying goodbye to summer break and hello to homework. And even worse, hello to getting picked on by Meat, the terrible torturer of new kids. Luke's dread of tomorrow is casting a shadow on his enjoyment of his last day of summer, so he makes a wish that the Last Day of Summer would last forever... that his one last perfect day of fun and freedom would never end. But when his wish comes true, he discovers that he's stuck repeating the day over and over again, which, as Luke quickly learns, isn't any better. What do you do when the "ultimate do-over" isn't all it's cracked up to be?

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for children, with mild bullying, comic peril, embarrassment, and emotional conflict. Younger viewers may need reassurance about the time-loop premise and tense moments. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Includes standard Nickelodeon branding typical of mid-2000s TV movies.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild teasing and typical middle school name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild middle school crushes and innocent interaction.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The film does not contain scary elements or frightening creatures.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Features minor slapstick humor and occasional schoolyard squabbles.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist eventually finds the courage to face his fears.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The time-loop premise encourages imagination and invites viewers to consider alternative choices and consequences.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The middle-school ensemble includes some demographic variety, but the available information does not establish especially broad or nuanced representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on social-emotional learning and coping with school-related anxiety.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and forgiveness are central themes in the character's development.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong message about maturity, facing fears, and moving on from past mistakes.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist learns to take responsibility, serving as a positive growth arc.

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  3. Which choice in The Last Day of Summer would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Last Day of Summer, and what caused that change?
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