Sound of My Voice (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sound of My Voice is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Zal Batmanglij, starring Christopher Denham, Brit Marling and Nicole Vicius. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $424,088 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Zal Batmanglij
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sound of My Voice About?
The premise of Sound of My Voice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A documentary filmmaking team, Peter and Lorna, attempt to expose a charismatic cult leader named Maggie and liberate her followers. Infiltrating her secretive group, they aim to debunk her claims and reveal the truth. However, as they spend more time immersed in Maggie's world, their own intentions become unclear and they begin to question their perceptions of reality. The experience challenges their objectivity and blurs the boundaries between truth and deception.
Sound of My Voice Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manipulation
- cult
- cult leader
- sect
- secret handshake
- scantily clad female
- pet dog
- school field trip
- male rear nudity
- girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend
- man in a shower
- male nudity
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- infiltration
- infiltrating a secret organization
- charismatic leader
- hidden camera
- girls' school
- los angeles california
- ambiguous ending
- la brea tar pit
- german shepherd
- time travel
- female removes her clothes
- the future
- group hug
- crying man
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman in a bathtub
- woman wrapped in a towel
- low budget sci fi movie
- airplane trip
- reference to child abuse
- eating an apple
- couple argues
- riding a bicycle
- bound and blindfolded
- dead mother
- revolver
- implied sex
- wrists bound with plastic cable tie
- knit cap
- brainwashing
- swallowing an object
- hidden transmitter
- reference to the u.s. department of justice
- 8 year old
- psychological thriller
- suspense mystery
- sexually abused male
- puncturing a tire
Sound of My Voice Cast
Christopher Denham leads the cast, with Brit Marling and Nicole Vicius. Directed by Zal Batmanglij.
- Director Zal Batmanglij
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One more film directed by Zal Batmanglij: The East.
Sound of My Voice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sound of My Voice 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Sound of My Voice Plot Summary
What happens in Sound of My Voice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant City of Angels, a fascinating journey unfolds with substitute schoolteacher Peter and aspiring writer Lorna, as they take on the challenge of creating a documentary that delves into the world of a mysterious cult. The enigmatic leader, Maggie, becomes the focal point of their exploration, as they seek to unravel what they believe to be mere fabrications behind her allure.
Full summary
The whole story of Sound of My Voice, scene by scene
Sound of My Voice Box Office
Sound of My Voice grossed $424,088 worldwide. $408,015 came from the US and Canada and $16,073 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$424.1K
- US & Canada
- $408K
- International
- $16.1K
Sound of My Voice Awards & Nominations
Sound of My Voice earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Brit Marling
Sound of My Voice Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sound of My Voice.
How Well Do You Know Sound of My Voice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the primary aim of Peter and Lorna in the film?
Cars in Sound of My Voice
16 cars on screen, including the 2001 Volvo V70 and the BMW 3 E30.
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Minor role -
2007 Toyota Camry Minor role
Sound of My Voice Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “La voix du futur” and “Звук моего голоса”.
- Also known as
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- La voix du futur
- Звук моего голоса
- Sesimin Etkisi
- El Sonido de mi Voz
- Ο ήχος της φωνής μου
- Sunetul vocii mele
- שמע את קולי
- Dívka z budoucnosti
- Звукът на гласа ми
- 사운드 오브 마이 보이스
- A Seita Misteriosa
- 倾听我的声音
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- 傾聽我的聲音
- Звук мого голосу
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Sound of My Voice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sound of My Voice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sound of My Voice?
Sound of My Voice runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Sound of My Voice released?
Sound of My Voice was released on April 27, 2012.
Who directed Sound of My Voice?
Sound of My Voice was directed by Zal Batmanglij.
More films by Zal Batmanglij Who is in the cast of Sound of My Voice?
Sound of My Voice stars Christopher Denham, Brit Marling and Nicole Vicius.
How much did Sound of My Voice make at the box office?
Sound of My Voice grossed $424,088 worldwide ($408,015 domestic, $16,073 international).
How is Sound of My Voice rated?
Sound of My Voice has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Sound of My Voice nominated for any awards?
Sound of My Voice received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Sound of My Voice have a post-credit scene?
No. Sound of My Voice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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