Swan Song is a 2021 American science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary. The film stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, and Adam Beach.
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Directed by | Benjamin Cleary |
Written by | Benjamin Cleary |
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Cinematography | Masanobu Takayanagi |
Edited by | Nathan Nugent |
Music by | Jay Wadley |
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Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Swan Song was released in select theaters and on Apple TV+ on December 17, 2021. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
When a loving husband and father Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is presented with the option of sparing his family grief by having him replaced with a clone. Turner is torn about whether to discuss the option with his wife.
In February 2020, Apple TV+ announced it had acquired the rights to the film, to be written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and star Mahershala Ali.[1] In September, Naomie Harris joined the cast,[2] and Awkwafina and Glenn Close signed on in November.[3][4] Adam Beach announced he was added to the cast in December.[5]
Principal photography began on November 9, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada[6][7] and concluded on February 6, 2021.[8] The film was released on December 17, 2021.[9]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 100 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "Swan Song occasionally strays on the wrong side of maudlin, but Mahershala Ali's work in dual roles lends this sci-fi drama genuine heart."[10] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]
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22nd Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Actor | Mahershala Ali | Nominated | [12][13] |
75th British Academy Film Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||
2nd Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | Nominated | ||
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | — | Nominated | ||
79th Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Mahershala Ali | Nominated | [12][13] |
18th Irish Film & Television Awards | Best Film | — | Nominated | [14] |
Best Director | Benjamin Cleary | Nominated | ||
Best Script | Nominated | |||
Best Editing | Nathan Nugent | Nominated | ||
Best Sound | Steve Fanagan | Won | ||
Best VFX | Ed Bruce & Manuel Martinez | Nominated | ||
Rising Star | Benjamin Cleary | Nominated | [15] | |
53rd NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Mahershala Ali | Nominated | [12][13] |
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