Song Sung Blue (film)

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Song Sung Blue
Directed by Craig Brewer
Screenplay byCraig Brewer
Based onSong Sung Blue
by Greg Kohs
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Amy Vincent
Edited byBilly Fox
Music by Scott Bomar
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • October 26, 2025 (2025-10-26)(AFI Film Festival)
  • December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)(United States)
Running time
131 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Song Sung Blue is a 2025 American biographical musical drama film produced, written and directed by Craig Brewer. Based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs, it stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder. The title is named after Diamond's "Song Sung Blue". It also stars Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.

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The film had its world premiere at the 2025 AFI Film Festival on October 26, before being released by Focus Features in the United States on December 25.

Cast

Production

In October 2024, it was announced that a musical drama film based on the 2008 documentary Song Sung Blue was in development at Focus Features with Craig Brewer writing, co-producing, and directing the film, with Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley rounding out the main cast. [1] Pop singer-songwriter Neil Diamond granted the rights to use his music in the film, as he had also done for the original documentary, in which he met the real life Sardinas. [3]

Principal photography began on October 14, 2024, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. [4] A house in Old Tappan, New Jersey was another significant film location. Filming wrapped on December 11. [5] Amy Vincent was the cinematographer. [6] It was announced in June 2025 that Erika Slezak would be film. [7]

Release

To promote the film, from October 3-4 2025, Jackman and Hudson performed songs from the film live in a special concert presentation at Radio City Music Hall. [8] Song Sung Blue had its world premiere at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025. The film also screened at the Savannah Film Festival on October 30, 2025. [9]

The film will be released theatrically in the United States on December 25, 2025 by Focus Features. [10]

Music

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 86% of 14 critics' reviews are positive. [11]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Gotham Independent Film Awards December 1, 2025 Musical Tribute Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Won [12]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards November 19, 2025Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical Craig Brewer Pending [13]
Savannah Film Festival October 30, 2025Spotlight Director AwardWon [14]

References

  1. 1 2 Gomez, Dessi (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Board 'Song Sung Blue' For Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ "SONG SUNG BLUE". AFI Fest . Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ People Magazine Diamond Song Sung Blue People Magazineaccessed 10/30/2025
  4. ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in 'Song Sung Blue' Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band". Variety . Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ Blevins, Adam (December 11, 2024). "Hugh Jackman's Next Musical Just Got a Melodic Filming Update". Collider . Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Amy Vincent Resume" (PDF). Artistry. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Blackwelder, Carson (June 13, 2025). "One Life to Live Alum Erika Slezak Set to Join General Hospital This Fall: A 'Daytime Legend'". People . People Inc. ISSN   0093-7673. OCLC   794712888 . Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ MSG.Com Events Radio City Event Listingaccessed 10/30/2025
  9. ↑ Film Fest Scad Listing Savannah Film Festival Listingaccessed 10/30/2025
  10. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (September 10, 2025). "'Song Sung Blue' World Premiere To Close AFI Fest First Look". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Song Sung Blue". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media.
  12. ↑ Neglia, Matt (November 4, 2025). "The 2025 Gotham Awards Will Present Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson With The Inaugural Musical Tribute Award For "Song Sung Blue"". Next Best Picture. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  13. ↑ Neglia, Matt (November 5, 2025). "The 2025 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Honored guests | Filmfest". filmfest.scad.edu. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
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