Rotten Tomatoes
Cancel Movies Tv shows Shop News Showtimes

Songwriter

Play trailer Poster for Songwriter Released Aug 17, 2018 1h 24m Documentary Music Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
75% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 100% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
This documentation of the creation of Ed Sheeran's chart-topping album "Divide" gives insight into the collaborative process that produced some of his biggest hits. It also features archives from Sheeran's childhood, examining what it was like.
Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

Where to Watch

Songwriter

Critics Reviews

View All (16) Critics Reviews
Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times Whether a veiled ad for Sheeran's discography, MacBooks (no obscured logos here) or Apple Music itself, this Apple Music-exclusive documentary still inspires. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review Jordan Hoffman Village Voice Don't Look Back it isn't, but Songwriter - a documentary about Ed Sheeran co-produced by Apple Music and featuring a boatload of Apple products - is an interesting window into the creation of a modern pop behemoth all the same. Aug 15, 2018 Full Review Ella Kemp Independent (UK) ... Songwriter ends up being frustratingly enjoyable. Neither the filmmaker nor the subject respond to probing attacks on the artist's inoffensiveness, nor do they fuel any further conversation about anything other than Ed Sheeran's music. Rated: 3/5 Feb 28, 2018 Full Review Samantha Celentano Film Inquiry If you're a fan of Ed Sheeran, you will love this documentary of the process of his songwriting, with a little bit of a background on the man behind the guitar and mic. Sep 4, 2018 Full Review Emily Kane Nonfics The documentary appears to be a passion project for both director and subject... But it never comes off as a statement of "this is my famous cousin, look how talented he is." Aug 28, 2018 Full Review Andrea Beach Common Sense Media Docu about pop star's album creation; smoking, cursing. Rated: 3/5 Aug 22, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View All (4) audience reviews
softfor l such an amazing film, i really enjoyed the production and how the whole entire process was captured and shared with us. it takes a lot for someone to share the behind of the scenes of something so special like this and it was done in a way that captivated us and didn't bore us. i would be lying if i said i haven't watched several times already - because i have. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/23 Full Review Audience Member What an amazing documentary film to watch! I already know Ed Sheeran is a quality song writer, the songs are always quality! And watching him live in person showed me that he is fantastic! This film shows the making of his songs! It's an incredible journey and really enlightening! Ed Sheeran shows what he is like as a person and as a terrific songwriter! This film is filled with laughter, sadness, just so emotional throughout! Ed Sheeran is a brilliant artist and brilliant songwriter long may it continue! This is as close to perfection as you are going to ever see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Very interesting and very creative.from both aspects, Murray and Ed..Started following Ed in late 2014 Early 15' when I was 61 / 62 yrs old...He is very methodical, to see how he puts melody to song and lyrics..Many great songs..He has shown to be wise beyond his years, when it come to songwriting..Gifted.. Enjoyed how Divide came about, how the TEAM worked together to make this album #1 globally. Love how he can hold an audience in the palm of his hands, with only a guitar, loop station, 2 mics and his voice. you can call him what you want, I call him talented, gifted , and wise beyond his years.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member amzing movie about amazing person. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
Songwriter

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Cast & Crew

Bad Reputation 78% 83% Bad Reputation Watchlist TRAILER for Bad Reputation Shawn Mendes: In Wonder 47% 79% Shawn Mendes: In Wonder Watchlist Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free 90% 100% Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free Watchlist Freedom Uncut 78% % Freedom Uncut Watchlist Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars 69% 73% Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars Watchlist TRAILER for Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

Movie Info

Synopsis This documentation of the creation of Ed Sheeran's chart-topping album "Divide" gives insight into the collaborative process that produced some of his biggest hits. It also features archives from Sheeran's childhood, examining what it was like.
Director
Murray Cummings
Producer
Kimmie Kim, Murray Cummings
Screenwriter
Murray Cummings
Production Co
Murray Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 17, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2019
Runtime
1h 24m
Most Popular at Home Now