Song Sung Blue
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Synopsis
The film, written and directed by Craig Brewer, stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and tells the inspiring true story of two down-on-their-luck performers who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman
- Kate Hudson
- Michael Imperioli
- Fisher Stevens
- Jim Belushi
- Ella Anderson
- Bob Roseman
- Mustafa Shakir
- Jayson Warner Smith
- King Princess
Moviegoers are saying
This Neil Diamond-fueled true story about unlikely performers 'Thunder and Lightning' (Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman) delivers an emotional sucker punch that transforms from feel-good musical to heartbreaking drama. Critics are polarized by its unpredictable narrative shifts and Hudson's divisive accent work, but audiences are overwhelmingly moved to tears by its authentic portrayal of everyday dreamers who never give up.
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- Dec 1, 2025
There’s something really beautiful watching dentists, mechanics, and tour guides never giving up on the things that make them feel the most alive, even if it means singing Neil Diamond songs at a Thai restaurant. Ending drags a bit, but a movie about the power of love (and…
Joe AFeb 4, 2026I might have liked this if it was 90 minutes
James (Schaffrillas)Feb 13, 2026sincerely can’t remember the last time a movie so repeatedly left me speechless with its twists and turns. this is like if barbarian was a music biopic
zoë rose bryant - Dec 23, 2025
feels like a fake movie playing on the tv in the background of a real movie
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Dec 14, 2025Y’all just love to hate on a biopic. I went in with no expectations because of the pretentious reviews on here, but this ended up being a great melodrama. Best use of “I'm a Believer” since Shrek.
PrincessLucasDec 23, 2025The first hour is such a jolly Holiday feel-good treat of a movie until the second hour repeatedly bashes your heart in with the most unexpected turns. Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman are fantastic as Thunder and Lightning, and their chemistry oozes off the screen. One of…
Tyler Whitmore - Dec 27, 2025
Sir, a second car has hit the Lightning and Thunder residence.
Madelyn 🍉Jan 25, 2026made me cry like five times. hudson and jackman both fantastic here! brewer's filmography makes it clear that he has a soft spot for art and artists that are generally disrespected, and i really appreciate how careful and loving he is with showing what that art means to the…
demi adejuyigbeJan 12, 2026i kept on thinking of the guy on tiktok who does the hugh jackman singing impressions
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- MamaKizzle lovedSong Sung Blue
Kate Hudson’s performance in Song Sung Blue isn’t just strong, it’s the kind of quietly devastating, fully lived‑in work that absolutely deserves to be in the Oscar conversation. She dials back any showiness and instead lets the character breathe, building an emotional arc that sneaks up on you.…
Semmy is "meh" onSong Sung BlueSong Sung Blue isn’t the worst movie I’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely not great either. The biggest issue for me was that it felt like it was missing a lot of necessary plot. The movie relied heavily on emotional turning points, and while those moments themselves actually worked, we were…
Cami likedSong Sung BlueLa vi sin tenerle mucha fe o no saber que esperar pero la verdad que fue una peli súper linda, una historia desgarradora varias veces pero con personajes tan lindos, y sus vínculos, las actuaciones de ellos dos están súper bien, siempre igual a mi las biopics me cuestan un poco
- Carol is "meh" onSong Sung Blue
Song Sung Blue was frustrating to watch due to its disjointed structure and constant jumps in narrative and tone. Instead of feeling emotionally guided, I felt dragged from scene to scene, unable to connect to the story or characters.
Brutalist likedSong Sung BlueIt’s a rollercoaster, you’re having fun and the all of a sudden you’re depressed and then it does that a couple more times. Performances from the 2 leads are good and singing is good too.
madli likedSong Sung BlueEsimene umbes pool h oli MEEEEGAAAA IGAAAAAAV. siis jarsku muutus uliheaks ja oli suht hea kuni lopuni valja. Mulle VAGA meeldis kate hudson ta oli nii lahe. Uuesti ei vaataks aga 6/10
- SophieXander lovedSong Sung Blue
Sweet Caroline, ba ba bamm… this really was a fantastic movie and story, Hugh and Kate did such an amazing job! Think Hugh preforms a better Neil Diamond than Neil Diamond.
Carly F is "meh" onSong Sung BlueBoring
Thomas Joyce likedSong Sung BlueI wasn’t expecting this to be anywhere near as emotional as it was. So much happens to this family, that if it wasn’t a true story, it just simply wouldn’t be believable. While many of the emotional beats hit, the runtime hits harder - this thing DRAGS… it drags in the first half and it drags again…
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- SMSheri Mancini
Really enjoyed the music and the true story.
RMRichard MorganWell cast, excellent production, and on screen chemistry make this a great feature
LKLivi KelleherReally good movie. It was unpredictable everything that happened I did not see coming
- JRJ Rolen
I enjoyed the movie. Big Neil Diamond fan!!
GCGrace CabunocHugh Jackman and Kate Hudson have such good chemistry in this true story of Lightning and Thunder. Definitely Oscar worthy roles. Kate Hudson's musical talent is amazing. This is a must see movie for sure!
JHJody HolbrookLoved This Show!!
- SNsteven nahabedian
Extraordinary film! I must see! Fantastic acting and story. Something you’re not seeing a lot of lately.
PMParker MacfarlaneMy new favorite movie. Absolutely amazing cast and performance. We will go see again and again.
GGGen GrubeMy sisters and I loved it!
Metacritic
Jan 2, 2026
Blue might be the warmest colour elsewhere, but here it’s just a bit tepid.
Robbie Collin
The Telegraph
Jan 2, 2026
It goes without saying that the screenplay, unavoidably melodramatic in places yet never mawkish, is designed for audiences to root for the couple, but Jackman and Hudson are so on their game, so engaged in making Mike and Claire believable that only stone-hearted cynics won’t end up loving them.
Terry Staunton
Radio Times
Dec 23, 2025
This movie’s got as many cliches as Madison’s got cheese curds. But script aside, Jackman and Hudson onstage are effervescent and, speaking as someone who’s never mounted a motorcycle, the songs rock.
Johnny Oleksinski
New York Post
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