Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Critics' Reviews
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Song Sung Blue traces the lives of a pair of Wisconsin wedding singers, Mike 'Lightning' and Claire 'Thunder,' whose surprisingly colorful career arc feels like a VH1 Behind the Music episode come to life. At its peak, tragedy strikes when Thunder is run down and loses part of her leg, plunging her into painkillers, depression, and rehab – all set against a backdrop of kitschy Neil Diamond tribute acts. Despite its earnest intent, the film sidesteps deeper issues like disability and addiction, opting instead for a saccharine, middlebrow nostalgia that feels more like a comforting distraction than a thoughtful exploration. Yet, Hugh Jackman shines in spangles, and Kate Hudson's ebullience brings some life to this oddly uneven story celebrating the highs and lows of this unlikely duo's journey.
Full Cast of Song Sung Blue
Kate Hudson
Claire Sardina
In the movie 'Song Sung Blue,' Kate Hudson takes on a role that diverges from her usual upbeat and charismatic characters, embracing a more nuanced and introspective persona. This performance showcases her ability to handle complex emotional material, fitting into her overall career as an actress willing to explore diverse and challenging roles beyond the romantic comedies and dramedies for which she is best known. What makes this performance stand out is Hudson's subdued and deeply human portrayal, highlighting her growth as an artist and her capacity to bring depth and subtlety to her characters, setting it apart from her earlier, more vivacious roles.
Tom O'Keefe
Bobby
Crew of Song Sung Blue
Full backstage crew list →- Released December 25, 2025