The Sound of Music

G

Released Mar 2, 1965

2h 54m

Kids & Family

Musical

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83%

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77 Reviews

91%

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250,000+ 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.

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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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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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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

Robert Wise’s The Sound of Music is a film that has resonated with audiences spanning several generations. If you don’t sing along to every word of the gorgeous Rodgers & Hammerstein soundtrack, what fan of movies are you really?

Jun 8, 2023

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John L

The Sound Of Music.....is just that the sound of music.....music enough to lift your heart in joy.........

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Maria B

The scattered but good hearted and strong willed Maria is a delightful protagonist. This film is in the top tier of classics. It has strong themes including family, finding where you belong, and human love not taking away from divine love especially as the mother superior encourages Maria to follow her dreams even if they don't mean the convent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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D S

Amazingly captivating film. Brilliant acting and script.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Test T

I watched this on TV almost every Christmas during my childhood, and more recently on DVD. It's the best musical film that I've seen, and I still enjoy it now even after seeing it so often. In simple terms, the film exudes quality, in terms of story, casting, acting, locations, soundtrack, and everything else! It would be very difficult to surpass, even with the benefits of the many technical advances since it was made. As the lead, Julie Andrews is superb. It's one of those movies that completely envelopes the viewer, making the whole experience intensely satisfying. I thoroughly recommend this movie. I also recommend watching the additional material included on the DVD extras disc which gives a good insight into the origins of the story, the casting and how the film was made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Jude M

What an amazing Musical!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Joshua H

As a musical theatre nerd it's practically treason I haven't seen it till now. This was very effective, very well casted, great story-telling with with some brilliant tension at the end. This was just really good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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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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