Song Sung Blue (2025)

Overview of the film «Song Sung Blue» (2025)

«Song Sung Blue» is a 2025 American biographical musical drama film written, produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, they portray Mike and Claire Sardina — a real-life married couple who performed as a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning & Thunder.

Plot

The film tells the story of Mike and Claire Sardina, two down-on-their-luck musicians from Milwaukee who fall in love and create a Neil Diamond tribute band. They experience rapid success and devastating grief, struggling with life's difficulties while maintaining their love for music. The film explores their ups and downs, showing how Neil Diamond's music becomes a source of strength and inspiration for them.

Cast

• Hugh Jackman — Mike Sardina
• Kate Hudson — Claire Sardina

Crew

• Director, screenwriter, producer: Craig Brewer
• Producers: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, John Lawson, Mark Bomba, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman
• Composer: Winnie Golia
• Cinematographer: Chris Lowell
• Editor: Billy Fox

Release

The premiere took place at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025. The film was released in wide theatrical release in the US on December 25, 2025 (distributed by Focus Features). Since June 13, 2026, the film is available on Netflix.

Franchise chronology

The film is not part of a franchise, but is based on a documentary:

• «Song Sung Blue» (2008) — documentary by Greg Kohs about the real-life Sardina couple.

Where to watch

• Netflix — from June 13, 2026: Netflix
• Ukrainian search: UAKino