The Sound of Music

Name: The Sound of Music
Director: Robert Wise
Genre: Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Released: 1965-01-01
Duration: 175 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Charmian Carr, Nicholas Hammond

1965Dir. Robert Wise2h 55m

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Runtime2h 55m

Released1965

Budget$8.2M

Box office$286.2M

DirectorRobert Wise

About This Movie

The Sound of Music is kind of a mixed bag for me. It’s really charming, with those sweeping Austrian landscapes. The mix of drama, family dynamics, and music feels very organic, not forced. Julie Andrews is just radiant as Maria, and her chemistry with Christopher Plummer is striking—there’s a real push and pull there. The pacing moves along nicely with those lively musical numbers breaking up the more solemn moments. You can't ignore the beautifully staged practical effects, especially the outdoor scenes. It does lean heavy on sentimentality, but in a way that’s earned. You can feel the love and care put into this production, which makes it stand out in the musical genre.

Original release: March 2, 1965 in the USRunning time: 174 minutes, uncut versionWon 5 Academy Awards, including Best PictureFilmed on location in Salzburg, Austria