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Swan Song (2021)

Name: Swan Song
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2021-08-06
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie, Roshon Thomas

Swan Song (2021), directed by Todd Stephens, starring Udo Kier and Jennifer Coolidge.

08/06/2021 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 45m

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An aging hairdresser escapes his nursing home to embark on an odyssey across his small town to style a dead woman's hair for her funeral, rediscovering his sparkle along the way.

Jackson Warner LewisCinematography
Todd StephensDirector, Producer, Writer
Santiago Figueira W.Editing
Spencer SchillyEditing

About the film

Swan Song is a 2021 American drama film, written, directed, and produced by Todd Stephens. It stars Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie, Ira Hawkins, and Stephanie McVay.

The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021. It premiered in a limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand by Magnolia Pictures on August 13, 2021.

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Swan Song is a 2021 American drama film, written, directed, and produced by Todd Stephens. It stars Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie, Ira Hawkins, and Stephanie McVay.

The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021. It premiered in a limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand by Magnolia Pictures on August 13, 2021.

Plot

Retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, once renowned as the "Liberace of Sandusky", takes a long walk to style his former client's hair for her funeral.

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Release

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021. Prior to, Magnolia Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film. It was released in a limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand on August 13, 2021.

Reception

Critical response

Swan Song received positive reviews from film critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 102 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The website's consensus reads: "Udo Kier's layered performance lends Swan Song a nuance and poignancy that offset its potentially outlandish story." On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 65 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Accolades

On December 14, 2021, Udo Kier was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead and Stephens for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay. On January 21, 2022, the film itself was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release.

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External links

Swan Song at IMDb

Swan Song at Rotten Tomatoes

Swan Song at Metacritic

Text from Swan Song (2021 Todd Stephens film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Song_(2021_Todd_Stephens_film)

Trivia

It grossed US$ 125.012 worldwide.
It premiered on August 6, 2021, a Friday.
It runs 1h45 — a typical feature length.
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Diamond Films Amazon Channel.
This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosLuna Pictures, House of Gemini
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Box officeUS$ 125,012
StatusReleased

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Jackson Warner Lewis Cinematography
Todd Stephens Director
Santiago Figueira W. Editing
Spencer Schilly Editing
Eric Eisenbrey Producer
Stephen Israel Producer
Todd Stephens Producer
Chris Stephens Original music
Todd Stephens Writer

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What is Swan Song about?

Swan Song: An aging hairdresser escapes his nursing home to embark on an odyssey across his small town to style a dead woman's hair for her funeral, rediscovering his sparkle along the way.

Who directed Swan Song?

Swan Song was directed by Todd Stephens in 2021.

Who stars in Swan Song?

The cast of Swan Song includes Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie and Roshon Thomas.

How long is Swan Song?

Swan Song runs for 105 minutes, or 1h45.

Where can I watch Swan Song?

Swan Song is available on Diamond Films Amazon Channel. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.