Song Sung Blue

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Song Sung Blue

PG-13

2025

2h 12m

Drama

Music

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Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

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Critics Consensus

Bringing a sweet amount of dignity to the art of imitation, Song Sung Blue mostly avoids becoming a mere cover of the documentary on which it's based thanks to Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's heartfelt performances.

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Audience Says

With pitch-perfect performances, Song Sung Blue hits every emotional chord, delivering a wholesome, family-friendly film and a fitting tribute to one of the most beloved singer-songwriters in modern music history.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Jan 13

3/5

This lachrymose yarn ... believes very much in its own irresistibility. That such a claim proves borderline justified is mostly down to bravura performances from two old troopers and charming ones from two committed youngsters.

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Nikki Gemmell

The Australian

Jan 7

3.5/5

It’s easy listening, easy watching. A sequin-saturated, warm and funny blast from the past with top notes of drama and tragedy.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Jan 6

It’s almost too obvious to draw a parallel between the directorial approach and the pleasantly forgettable, unapologetically corny music at its rhinestone-encrusted heart, but this is the very definition of middle-of-the-road film-making.

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

3d

3/5

Song Sung Blue may have charm, but it unfortunately has none of the originality of more recent music biopics.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

5d

2.5/4

One more errant car* away from being a camp classic...

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

Feb 5

4.5/5

A brilliant film that goes far beyond what it's trailer promises. Goes deep into the romantic drama realm and sees Kate Hudson deliver one of the performances of her career.

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James S

2d

Loved the music and story

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Wanda W

3d

I found this movie to be one of the best I've seen in a while. I especially enjoyed hearing all the Neil Diamond songs. The acting was excellent, and the actors deserved their award nominations. I found it inspirational, and the message about how we can overcome obstacles came through to me.

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Colin

4d

The theater had lost power due to the winds and we never saw the movie. Now trying to get to see the movie without having to buy the tickets again its not easy.

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Shannon D

5d

Really great story, actors were relatable and entertaining. This movie was engaging the entire 2+ hours. The music was superb, I haven't seen a great movie like this in a long time!

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Pamela W

5d

Excellent story, acting and Neil Diamond music.

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Jdiane

5d

Great movie! Very well executed. Brought me to laughter, then to tears. Storytelling at its finest.

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Synopsis

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

Director: Craig Brewer
Producer: John Davis, John Fox, Craig Brewer
Screenwriter: Craig Brewer
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Davis Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 13, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.3M
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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