Song Sung Blue 2025

Movie · 132 min · English · December 25, 2025

Directed by Craig BrewerWritten by Craig Brewer

Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess

Song Sung Blue represents a 2025 American biographical musical drama directed, written, and produced by Craig Brewer, adapting the 2008 documentary film by Greg Kohs. The motion picture features Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the roles of Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed together as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.

This film debuted at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025 before its United States release through Focus Features on December 25, while Universal Pictures handled distribution elsewhere. Critics responded favorably to the production, which collected $58 million. Hudson's portrayal received special recognition, securing her nominations for Golden Globe Award, Actor Award, BAFTA Award, and the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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Cast

Hugh JackmanMike Sardina a.k.a
Kate HudsonClaire Cartwright-Sardina a.k.a
Michael ImperioliMark Shurilla
Ella AndersonRachel Cartwright
King PrincessAngelina Sardina
Mustafa ShakirSex Machine
Hudson HensleyDana Cartwright
John BeckwithEddie Vedder
Fisher StevensDave Watson
Jim BelushiTom D’Amato
Jackie CoxBabs
Cecelia RiddettGrandma Stengl
Sean Allan KrillBuddy Holmes
Beth MaloneBridget
Jayson Warner SmithEarl/TCB

Crew

Director: Craig Brewer
Writer: Craig Brewer
Producer: John Davis, John Fox, Craig Brewer
Cinematography: Amy Vincent
Editing: Billy Fox
Music: Scott Bomar

Details

Production: Davis Entertainment
Distributor: Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures
Budget: $30 million
Box office: $58 million

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