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The Sound of Music

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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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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) 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The Sound of Music may be schmaltz, but it’s irresistible schmaltz. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 2, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Hannah P I love 💕 The Sound of Music 🎶 😁! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review George P It was advertised as a 4K restoration, but my DVD of the film looks much better and clearer. I think that was false advertising and would like my money back! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Ruth A true classic that improves with age Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review William D Laugh, cry, cheer and experience it on the big screen. The enhancements make the photography pop, truly beautiful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Faith What I enjoyed is that I had never seen this on the big screen before. Only on television. Being an Anniversary showing, you got some of the back story and behind the scenes info. Have always loved this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Bobbysundrop Big screen watching a awesome movie!!! It was great Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Wise

Director

Julie Andrews

Maria

Christopher Plummer

Captain von Trapp

Eleanor Parker

Baroness Schraeder

Richard Haydn

Max Detweiler

Peggy Wood

Mother Abbess

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The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music (1965) The Sound of Music (1965) The Sound of Music (1965) (L-R) Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich, Kym Karath as Gretl, Angela Cartwright as Brigitta, Julie Andrews as Maria, Christopher Plummer as Captain Von Trapp, Charmian Carr as Liesl, Debbie Turner as Marta, Heather Menzies as Louisa and Duane Chase as Kurt in "The Sound of Music." (L-R) Angela Cartwright as Brigitta, Duane Chase as Kurt, Kym Karath as Gretl, Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich, Julie Andrews as Maria, Debbie Turner as Marta and Heather Menzies as Louisa in "The Sound of Music." View more photos

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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)
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