The Sound of Music
"The happiest sound in all the world!"
Originally released in 1965. The Sound of Music is a drama/family film. directed by Robert Wise. With a runtime of 2h 54m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, and Eleanor Parker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 54m
174 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3,518 votes)
Budget
$8.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$286.2M
34.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,200,000
- Revenue
- $286,214,286
Production Companies
- Robert Wise Productions
- Argyle Enterprises
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 mu...
Who directed The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music was directed by Robert Wise.
How long is The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music has a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes (174 minutes total).
When was The Sound of Music released?
The Sound of Music was released on March 29, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sound of Music?
The main cast of The Sound of Music includes Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Charmian Carr, Nicholas Hammond.
Is The Sound of Music worth watching?
The Sound of Music has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 3,518 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.