Song Sung Blue (film)
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Song Sung Blue is a 2025 American biographical musical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. It is based on the 2008 documentary film of the same name by Greg Kohs. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder. It also stars Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi. Song Sung Blue had its premiere at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025, and was released in the United States by Focus Features on December 25. The film received positive reviews from critics. Hudson was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her performance in the film.
Infobox
Directed by
Craig Brewer
Screenplay by
Craig Brewer
Based on
Song Sung Blueby Greg Kohs
Produced by
mw- John Davis John Fox Craig Brewer
Starring
Hugh Jackman Kate Hudson Michael Imperioli Ella Anderson Mustafa Shakir Fisher Stevens Jim Belushi
Cinematography
Amy Vincent
Edited by
Billy Fox
Music by
Scott Bomar
Productioncompany
Davis Entertainment
Distributed by
Focus Features (United States)Universal Pictures (International)
Release dates
October 26, 2025 (2025-10-26) (AFI Film Festival) December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25) (United States)
Running time
132 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Written by
Craig Brewer
Box office
$12 million
Budget
$30 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Award
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Date of ceremony
December 1, 2025
Category
Musical Tribute
Recipient(s)
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
Result
Won
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Award
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Date of ceremony
November 19, 2025
Category
Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical
Recipient(s)
Craig Brewer
Result
Nominated
Savannah Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Award
Savannah Film Festival
Date of ceremony
October 30, 2025
Category
Spotlight Director Award
Recipient(s)
Won
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Award
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
January 3, 2026
Category
Icon Award Actress
Recipient(s)
Kate Hudson
Result
Won
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Date of ceremony
January 11, 2026
Category
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Recipient(s)
Kate Hudson
Result
Pending
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | December 1, 2025 | Musical Tribute | Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson | Won | |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 19, 2025 | Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical | Craig Brewer | Nominated | |
| Savannah Film Festival | October 30, 2025 | Spotlight Director Award | Won | ||
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | January 3, 2026 | Icon Award Actress | Kate Hudson | Won | |
| Golden Globe Awards | January 11, 2026 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Kate Hudson | Pending |
References
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