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The Sound of Music

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83% Tomatometer 78 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 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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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 03/02/2024
3.5/4
The Sound of Music may be schmaltz, but it’s irresistible schmaltz. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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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! See more Martha May 12 My favorite musical forever See more narendra Dec 29 If you like the series you Will like the movie See more Rebekah Dec 14 The Best Movie experience ever See more 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. See more David D Nov 18 Getting to see a classic movie I've only ever seen on the TV screen, was incredible! See more 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)