Satin (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Satin is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Christopher Olness. “His one man show is about to become a two part harmony.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A washed up Vegas lounge singer, Jack Satin (Hamilton von Watts), has no money, no job, and delusional aspirations of fame. When Jack is forced to leave Vegas, he packs up his old Cadillac and hits the road for Atlantic City. But his car dies in the desert and Jack is left stranded in the small town of Lost Springs. There, Jack meets jazz legend turned mechanic, Doc Bishop (Robert Guillaume), who helps him with his car trouble. Although Jack is far from the stage, he begins to find himself feeling at home in the small town. When he meets local bar owner, Lauren Wells (Melissa Joan Hart), Jack starts to see there is more to life than chasing fame and fortune. Doc encourages Jack to explore his true love of music, while Lauren provides the audience he has always wanted. But as Jack realizes this town has more to offer him than the bright lights of the big city, his Vegas past catches up with him -- what unfolds is comedy at the crossroads of life.

Who’s in it. Satin stars Melissa Joan Hart as Lauren Wells, Robert Guillaume as Doc, Alley Mills as Rose Wells and Hamilton von Watts as Jack Satin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Satin has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Satin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.