Song Sung Blue
Two Milwaukee dreamers turn a Neil Diamond tribute act into a shot at love and a bigger life.
Where to watch online
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About the film
Inspired by a legend. Bound by a dream.
What it’s about
Mike and Claire want more than their Milwaukee routines: he longs to entertain, she to leave hairdressing behind. They start performing Neil Diamond songs as a duo, gaining popularity and drawing closer as they face serious challenges on the road.
What hooks you
Craig Brewer directs, writes, and produces. Hugh Jackman plays Mike and Kate Hudson plays Claire; Hudson received BAFTA, Oscar, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe nominations for her performance. Brewer saw the 2008 documentary "Song Sung Blue" at Indie Memphis and later emailed its director Greg Kos for remake rights; Kos became a screenwriter.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who like music-driven dramas and true stories about ordinary people chasing dreams. It will also appeal to those who enjoy sentimental tales of connection built through shared creativity.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 313 votesCreative team
All 10Trivia
- Director, screenwriter and producer Craig Brewer, who in 2008 saw the documentary film "Song Sung Blue" at the Indie Memphis Film Festival in Memphis, sent an email in 2023 to its director Greg Kohs requesting permission to make a remake of the film. Kohs became one of the screenwriters of the 2025 film.
Awards and nominations
1 win · 4 nominations
- 1 win Golden Raspberry Awards
- Redeemer Award Kate Hudson Golden Raspberry Awards · 2026
Also nominated BAFTA Awards1 Academy Awards1 Screen Actors Guild Awards1 Golden Globe Awards1
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Song Sung Blue (2025)