Music (2021)

Zu is newly sober when she receives news that she is to become the sole guardian of her half-sister named Music, a young girl on the autism spectrum. The film explores two of Sia's favorite themes: finding your voice and creating family.

Director:

Sia

Writers:

Sia (screenplay by), Dallas Clayton (screenplay by)

Stars:

Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., Maddie Ziegler

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maddie Ziegler	...	Music
Mary Kay Place	...	Millie
Leslie Odom Jr.	...	Ebo
Braeden Marcott	...	Nassir
Beto Calvillo	...	Felix
Blair Williamson	...	Abel
Hector Elizondo	...	George
Eric Davis	...	Police Officer
Kate Hudson	...	Zu
Sarah Zinsser	...	Woman at AA Meeting
Tig Notaro	...	Radgicals Host
Lena Dunham	...	Administrator on Phone with Zu (voice)
Luoyong Wang	...	Felix's Dad
Celeste Den	...	Felix's Mom
Ben Schwartz	...	Rudy

Storyline

Zu is newly sober and finding her way in the world when she receives news that she is to become the sole guardian of her half-sister named Music, a young girl on the autism spectrum. The film explores two of Sia's favorite themes -- finding your voice and what it means to create family.

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Plot Keywords:

ableist | physical restraint | ableism | autistic | written by director | 

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic content, drug material, brief violence and strong language

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the second film in Razzie history to win every nomination except Worst Picture, after The Blair Witch Project (1999).

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Goofs

At around 8 mins, the camera shows Music walking and she appears to be at her apartment complex. When the camera cuts to her face, she's clearly walking somewhere completely different.

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Quotes

Music: Sis, don't go.

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Crazy Credits

There's a scene during the last part of the end credits.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Failed Oscar Bait Movies of 2020 (2021)

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Soundtracks

Hachidan (Traditional)
Performed by Yamato Ensemble
Courtesy of ARC Music Productions International Ltd.

User Reviews

Bad

This movie is disgusting and ableist. Do not watch if you're sensitive to lights, sounds, and incorrect portrayal of people on the spectrum

Details

Official Sites:

musicthemovie Sia's website

Country:

USA

Language:

English Mandarin

Release Date:

12 February 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Music

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$645,949

Company Credits

Production Co:

Landay Entertainment, Atlantic Films, Crush Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1