The Sound of Music(1965)
“The happiest sound in all the world!”
Overview
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as 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
Studio
Robert Wise Productions
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$286M
Cast
Julie Andrews
as Maria
Christopher Plummer
as Captain Georg von Trapp
Eleanor Parker
as The Baroness
Charmian Carr
as Liesl von Trapp
Nicholas Hammond
as Friedrich von Trapp
Heather Menzies
as Louisa von Trapp
Angela Cartwright
as Brigitta von Trapp
Debbie Turner
as Marta von Trapp
Kym Karath
as Gretl von Trapp
Duane Chase
as Kurt von Trapp
Richard Haydn
as Max Detweiler
Anna Lee
as Sister Margaretta
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
2h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$286M
Production Companies
Robert Wise Productions • Argyle Enterprises • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sound of Music?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sound of Music (1965).
What is The Sound of Music about?▼
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as 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.
Who directed The Sound of Music?▼
The Sound of Music was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1965. It is a drama, family, music, romance film.
How long is The Sound of Music?▼
The Sound of Music has a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes (174 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sound of Music?▼
The cast of The Sound of Music includes Julie Andrews as Maria, Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp, Eleanor Parker as The Baroness, Charmian Carr as Liesl von Trapp, Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich von Trapp and more.
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