Song One

Song One 2014

6/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3.1

IMDB Rating : 5.8

FD Smart Rating : 6

Synopsis : Fanny, desperate to reach her comatose brother Henry, gives a book of his song lyrics to James Forrester, Henry's favorite singer, to set to music.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
France

Actors:

Anne Hathaway , Mary Steenburgen

Creators:

Kate Barker-Froyland

Languages:

Italian , European Spanish , French , Brazilian Portuguese , English [Original]

Subtitles:

English , Arabic , German , European Spanish , French

Genres:

Drama, Music

Release Date:

2014

Run Time:

1h28m

Maturity Rating:

a scene of sexuality, and brief language

Estranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring musician, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn's music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives.

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