

2021·Comedy·1h 45m
7.1
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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.
Directed by Todd Stephens
small town
hairdresser
funeral
ohio
nursing home
lgbt
1990s
gay theme
comforting
joyful

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Cast

Udo Kier
Pat Pitsenbarger

Jennifer Coolidge
Dee Dee Dale

Linda Evans
Rita Parker Sloan

Michael Urie
Dustin

Ira Hawkins
Eunice

Annie Kitral
Miss Gertie

Tom Bloom
Walter Shanrock

Bryant Carroll
Lyle

Catherine Albers
Janie

Shanessa Sweeney
Ro Ro

Jonah Blechman
Tristan

Stephanie McVay
Sue
Crew

Todd Stephens
Director

Todd Stephens
Writer

Todd Stephens
Producer

Adam Keane
Visual Effects Coordinator
Popular Reviews
35 reviews
pleiades
10.0★ · 06/09/25






❝Who could forget the Liberace of Sandusky?❞
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Swan Song made me cry myself into a massive headache. It's the beautiful story of a once-celebrated hairdresser looking back on his past and finding closure. And it's incredibly raw and real, perhaps because of the camerawork, as it made the film feel almost like a documentary, but also maybe because the interactions between Pat and the people he came across were so well-written. Everywhere he went, he was unapologetically himself, and that was recognised and reciprocated by everyone. His journey is incredible; when we first meet him, we see a very much deflated version of him in the nursing home, and it's a joy to see him slowly come to life. And even though the bar was being sold, he got to learn how much impact he had on the town. Udo Kier was absolutely fantastic as Pat, and may I say looked fabulous in the green suit and purple hat. He is truly the soul of this film, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.
∘₊──── • ♧ • ✧ • ♧ • ────₊∘
Swan Song made me cry myself into a massive headache. It's the beautiful story of a once-celebrated hairdresser looking back on his past and finding closure. And it's incredibly raw and real, perhaps because of the camerawork, as it made the film feel almost like a documentary, but also maybe because the interactions between Pat and the people he came across were so well-written. Everywhere he went, he was unapologetically himself, and that was recognised and reciprocated by everyone. His journey is incredible; when we first meet him, we see a very much deflated version of him in the nursing home, and it's a joy to see him slowly come to life. And even though the bar was being sold, he got to learn how much impact he had on the town. Udo Kier was absolutely fantastic as Pat, and may I say looked fabulous in the green suit and purple hat. He is truly the soul of this film, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.
❝Who could forget the Liberace of Sandusky?❞
∘₊──── • ♧ • ✧ • ♧ • ────₊∘
Swan Song made me cry myself into a massive headache. It's the beautiful story of a once-celebrated hairdresser looking back on his past and finding closure. And it's incredibly raw and real, perhaps because of the camerawork, as it made the film feel almost like a documentary, but also maybe because the interactions between Pat and the people he came across were so well-written. Everywhere he went, he was unapologetically himself, and that was recognised and reciprocated by everyone. His journey is incredible; when we first meet him, we see a very much deflated version of him in the nursing home, and it's a joy to see him slowly come to life. And even though the bar was being sold, he got to learn how much impact he had on the town. Udo Kier was absolutely fantastic as Pat, and may I say looked fabulous in the green suit and purple hat. He is truly the soul of this film, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.
∘₊──── • ♧ • ✧ • ♧ • ────₊∘
Swan Song made me cry myself into a massive headache. It's the beautiful story of a once-celebrated hairdresser looking back on his past and finding closure. And it's incredibly raw and real, perhaps because of the camerawork, as it made the film feel almost like a documentary, but also maybe because the interactions between Pat and the people he came across were so well-written. Everywhere he went, he was unapologetically himself, and that was recognised and reciprocated by everyone. His journey is incredible; when we first meet him, we see a very much deflated version of him in the nursing home, and it's a joy to see him slowly come to life. And even though the bar was being sold, he got to learn how much impact he had on the town. Udo Kier was absolutely fantastic as Pat, and may I say looked fabulous in the green suit and purple hat. He is truly the soul of this film, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.
cici
8.0★ · 06/27/26

obv would’ve been better with a higher production value, but it had so much heart i can’t help but love it regardless
queer love and joy on top <33
queer love and joy on top <33
obv would’ve been better with a higher production value, but it had so much heart i can’t help but love it regardless
queer love and joy on top <33
queer love and joy on top <33
Antonia
9.0★ · 03/24/26

My favorite kleptomaniac
My favorite kleptomaniac
lara
10.0★ · 02/11/26

pat ..... i may be a 19 year old lesbian but i get you we are the same i understand you ... jokes aside the acting is so phenemonal ive been crying for more than an hour. the color usage is wonderful the dialogs are so human like pat... every look he gave to the camera every fucking emotion i felt them in my bones wow this was such a great film i need to see it drunk and cry more . i thought five stars would be too much but tbh i dont know where to cut them 5 stars it is
pat ..... i may be a 19 year old lesbian but i get you we are the same i understand you ... jokes aside the acting is so phenemonal ive been crying for more than an hour. the color usage is wonderful the dialogs are so human like pat... every look he gave to the camera every fucking emotion i felt them in my bones wow this was such a great film i need to see it drunk and cry more . i thought five stars would be too much but tbh i dont know where to cut them 5 stars it is
Addie Pray
7.0★ · 11/05/25

“Bury her with bad hair!”
Udo Kier is my favourite diva OF ALL TIMES!
“Bury her with bad hair!”
Udo Kier is my favourite diva OF ALL TIMES!