Song Sung Blue

(12A) 2 hours 13 minutes
Director: Craig Brewer
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Jim Belushi
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Mike Sardina is a Vietnam veteran and mechanic performing covers on stages across 1980s Midwest America, dreaming of something big. He meets Claire Cartwright, a hairdresser and fellow covers performer with similar ambitions. While neither is a songwriter, they both revel in entertaining audiences, and form Lightning and Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute experience.

Through their close collaboration, the professional becomes personal when Mike and Claire fall in love and marry. As they enthral crowds as Lightning and Thunder, their popularity grows bigger and bigger, and soon they’re opening for renowned, established bands. But as their musical journey progresses, trials arise that will test them both on and off the stage.

Based on a true story, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson form strong on-screen chemistry in this uplifting musical biopic about following your dreams.

“Brewer creates a drama that is uplifting, heart-wrenching, and wondrous all at once.” Mashable

“a sentimental, deeply non-cynical film that practically anyone can enjoy” Next Best Picture

“a winning pop nostalgia trip with a dark side” Variety

12A: upsetting scenes, references to sex & drugs, injury detail, strong language