The Song (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2014, The Song is a drama, romance and music film directed by Richard Ramsey, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. The film follows aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King (Alan Powell) as he struggles to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his father, a country music legend. After reluctantly accepting a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival, Jed is love-struck by the vineyard owner’s daughter, Rose (Ali Faulkner), and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose “The Song,” which becomes a breakout hit. Thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation in the form of fellow performer Shelby Bale (Caitlin Nicol-Thomas), Jed’s life and marriage begin to fall apart.

Who’s in it. The Song stars Alan Powell as Jed King, Ali Faulkner as Rose Jordan King, Caitlin Nicol-Thomas as Shelby Bale and Danny Vinson as Shep Jordan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Song has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Song page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Song tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Song (2014)?
In US, The Song is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Song worth watching?
The Song holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Song?
The Song stars Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner, Caitlin Nicol-Thomas, Danny Vinson and Kenda Benward.
When was The Song released?
The Song was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.