The Sound of Music

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The Sound of Music

G

Released Mar 2, 1965

2h 54m

Kids & Family

Musical

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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.

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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

Times (UK)

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

Dec 27, 2023

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William J. Nazzaro

Arizona Republic

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.

Mar 30, 2022

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

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

Feb 5, 2020

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Jon Negroni

InBetweenDrafts

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.

Mar 10, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

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

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 2, 2024

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Pauline Kael

McCall's

Of course, it's well done for what it is: that is to say, those who made it are experts at manipulating responses. They're the Pavlovs of moviemaking: they turn us into dogs that salivate on signal.

Sep 20, 2023

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Eloise J

This is my favorite movie of all time it’s so well done and the actors execute so well. The songs are perhaps some of the most well written songs ever. It’s really true magic! It’s such a classic and the many layers of stories is what makes for a feel good lovable movie that could be put on repeat and I’d never get tired of it. Not only is it a musical, but it’s also a love story, a coming of age story, a war story, a comedy, a drama, it has everything. The sound of music is truly a masterpiece that can bring joy to anyone any day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Jillian F

This will forever be my childhood fave and I will never get sick of this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Khadidja G

Ngl, I wasn't vibing at first but then the father heard his children sing and I was hooked. It was a sweet movie, incredibly stressful at the end though. The songs were nice, however I don't think that any of them are making my musical theatre playlist. Captain Von Trapp was soooo charming, him and Maria had amazing chemistry. When he calls her captain? Insanity.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Marie Louise L

It's a masterpiece and a beautiful movie, it's based loosely on real events and that only adds to the importance of this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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bao s

My living room is alive with the sound of ..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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The Wandering D

Going to count this as my first viewing because it had been about 10 years since I've seen this movie. WOW. This movie is so incredibly good. It is even better than I remembered it being.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/25

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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: Twentieth Century Fox, Argyle Enterprises
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 2, 1965, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 24, 1990
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)

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