Song Sung Blue (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date, Trailer, Review & Everything We Know About Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson’s Neil Diamond Musical 🎤✨
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This Christmas, dream huge. On December 25, 2025, audiences will be treated to the heartfelt biographical musical drama Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name), the film celebrates love, resilience, and the power of music — all set to the unforgettable songs of Neil Diamond.
With dazzling performances, soaring music, and a story based on true events, this film is already being hailed as one of the most inspiring holiday releases of the year.
🎶 The Story: Lightning & Thunder Strike Again
“It’s never too late to follow your dreams.”
Inspired by the 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs, the film tells the true story of Mike Sardina (Hugh Jackman) and Claire Sardina (Kate Hudson), a Milwaukee couple who transformed their hardships into harmony by creating a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning & Thunder.
What started as a small passion project soon made them local legends, bringing joy to audiences and healing to themselves. Along the way, they not only rediscover their love for music but also rekindle their love for each other.
Like Neil Diamond’s own lyrics, the film reminds us: “Love on the rocks, ain’t no big surprise… just keep the music playing, and the dream alive.”
🌟 The Cast
The film boasts an incredible ensemble cast, blending Hollywood icons with fresh new faces:
Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina
Kate Hudson as Claire Sardina
Michael Imperioli
Fisher Stevens
Jim Belushi
Ella Anderson
King Princess
Mustafa Shakir
Erika Slezak
Hudson Hilbert Hensley
Sean Allan Krill
Jackman and Hudson’s on-screen chemistry is already being praised in early buzz — two powerhouse performers stepping into roles that balance humor, heartbreak, and hope.
🎬 Behind the Music & Filmmaking
Director & Writer: Craig Brewer
Producers: Craig Brewer, John Davis, John Fox
Production Company: Davis Entertainment
Distribution: Focus Features (U.S.), Universal Pictures (International)
Craig Brewer, known for combining grit with music in films like Hustle & Flow, brings his signature energy to Song Sung Blue, blending Neil Diamond’s timeless hits with a deeply personal love story.
Expect show-stopping renditions of classics like “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” and of course, “Song Sung Blue.”
🎄 Why You Should Watch
Released right on Christmas Day, the film is positioned as a heartwarming crowd-pleaser — the kind of story that makes you laugh, cry, and sing along.
✔️ A true story that proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams
✔️ Iconic Neil Diamond soundtrack woven into the narrative
✔️ Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson bringing star power and emotional depth
✔️ A perfect holiday movie filled with love, laughter, and music
As one early tagline puts it: “Two dreamers. One tribute band. A lifetime of love in every note.”
📅 Release Date & Where to Watch
Song Sung Blue will be released exclusively in theaters on December 25, 2025. Distributed by Focus Features in the U.S. and Universal Pictures internationally, it’s set to be one of the biggest musical events of the year.
So this holiday season, gather your loved ones, and get ready for a movie that will leave you humming Neil Diamond classics all the way home.