Song One
After her brother's accident, an estranged woman follows his musical trail into an unexpected Brooklyn romance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- wistful
- intimate
- quiet evening
- romantic night
What critics said
Critics found earnest charm and musical appeal in the performances, but broadly considered the story slight and familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Franny retraces Henry's musical life and forms a bond with James through Brooklyn performances and songwriting.
Franny investigates her comatose brother's life by following his favorite musician and musical history.
The relationship unfolds against Brooklyn's local music scene, including performances and musician communities.
The film emphasizes sincere grief, family repair, and an unexpected relationship within a slight, familiar story.
Films like Song One, and why
Begin Again
music-centered romantic drama with an intimate indie tone and emotionally guarded characters
Once
earnest relationship drama built around live music, personal recovery, and creative identity
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
melancholic urban romance where music helps characters confront grief and disconnection
Movie Details
- Director
- Kate Barker-Froyland
- Release Date
- 2014-01-20
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (247)
Cast
- Anne Hathaway
- Johnny Flynn
- Mary Steenburgen
- Ben Rosenfield
- Lola Kirke
- Gideon Glick
- Al Thompson
- Jessamine Kelley
- Cass Dillon
- Sarah Steele
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Song One about?
- After her brother's accident, an estranged woman follows his musical trail into an unexpected Brooklyn romance.
- What is Song One like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Song One as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Song One violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Song One.
- What did critics think of Song One?
- Critics found earnest charm and musical appeal in the performances, but broadly considered the story slight and familiar.
- Which films are like Song One?
- Films with a similar feel include Begin Again, Once, and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
- How long is Song One?
- Song One runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Song One?
- In United States, Song One streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
