The Sound of Music

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The Sound of Music

G

1965

2h 54m

Kids & Family

Musical

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78 Reviews

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500+ Verified Ratings

A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Critics Consensus

Unapologetically sweet and maybe even a little corny, The Sound of Music will win over all but the most cynical filmgoers with its classic songs and irresistible warmth.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

12/27/2023

Whether you enjoy it as a fun family singalong or a moving true story, this classic still bounces along in a tremendously likeable fashion.

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William J. Nazzaro

Arizona Republic

03/30/2022

It is not a bold, adventuresome motion picture, nor does it advance the art of the film even a trifle. What it is, and this is what the producers must have intended, is tuneful, uncomplicated entertainment, expensively set before the viewer.

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

02/05/2020

The last of the Rodgers-Hammer-stein collaborations, The Sound of Music is the best screen version of their works.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Oct 2

5/5

The Sound of Music remains an uplifting treasure with Andrews, Plummer, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s timeless songs capturing hearts for 60 years.

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Jon Negroni

InBetweenDrafts

03/10/2025

The movie hurts. It stings. Too many simply remember it as some happy-go-lucky singalong, but absolutely not. The Sound of Music breaks your heart.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

03/02/2024

3.5/4

The Sound of Music may be schmaltz, but it’s irresistible schmaltz.

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Cheryl W.

May 19

The Sound of Music is such a classic! Will always make a point to see it whenever it is re-relased on an anniversary. A must see!

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Martha

May 12

My favorite musical forever

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narendra

Dec 29

If you like the series you Will like the movie

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Rebekah

Dec 14

The Best Movie experience ever

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Heidi

Nov 21

Loved being able to see my all time favorite movie in theaters! I wish they would have played it in a larger theater with Dolby, but the movie is perfection.

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David D

Nov 18

Getting to see a classic movie I've only ever seen on the TV screen, was incredible!

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Synopsis

A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Director: Robert Wise
Producer: Robert Wise
Screenwriter: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, Ernest Lehman
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Argyle Enterprises, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 2, 1965, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $109.0K
Runtime: 2h 54m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)