The Sound of Music (1965): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sound of Music is a 1965 biographical musical directed by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews, Peggy Wood and Eleanor Parker. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes and earned $159.5 million worldwide on a $8.2 million budget. It won 5 Oscars, including Best Picture and Directing, and 8 awards in all. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 52m (172 min)
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Budget
- $8.2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sound of Music About?
The premise of The Sound of Music without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s Austria, a free-spirited young woman leaves her convent to become a governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music, she brings joy and order to the household while also finding love and discovering her own path. As tensions rise with the looming threat of war, the family must find a way to escape.
The Sound of Music Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stepmother
- nazi
- third reich
- singing family
- single father
- catholic church
- nazi flag
- anti nazi
- naval officer
- love
- alps
- 1930s
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- governess
- novice
- catholic
- singing
- chapel
- puppet show
- guitar
- salzburg austria
- nazi occupation
- collaboration with nazis
- national film registry
- butler
- betrayal
- classic musical
- newlywed
- austrian alps
- music contest
- prayer
- car trouble
- pine cone
- young love
- prank
- child in jeopardy
- self doubt
- conscription
- nun
- austria
- convent
- widower
- postulant
- crypt
- hitler youth
- large family
- priest
- theatrical agent
- sister sister relationship
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
The Sound of Music Cast
Julie Andrews leads the cast, with Peggy Wood and Eleanor Parker. Directed by Robert Wise; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Wise
Also Starring in The Sound of Music
· 6 moreThe Sound of Music Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sound of Music 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 77% User score
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The Sound of Music Plot Summary
What happens in The Sound of Music 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
The story unfolds in 1938 Austria, where the widowed and retired naval officer, Captain Von Trapp, struggles to maintain a household defined by extreme discipline. Unfortunately, this stern environment leaves his seven children lacking not just in nourishment, but in joy and affection. Meanwhile, Maria – a young nun portrayed by Julie Andrews – finds life in the convent restrictive and stifling. Unable to conform, she breaks the rules and catches the attention of the Reverend Mother (Peggy Wood), who ultimately decides Maria would be better suited as a governess for the Von Trapp family in Salzburg.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sound of Music, scene by scene
The Sound of Music Box Office & Budget
The Sound of Music grossed $159.5 million worldwide on a $8.2 million budget, 19 times what it cost. $159.3 million came from the US and Canada and $164,173 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$159.5M
19× its budget
- US & Canada
- $159.3M
- International
- $164.2K
- Budget
- $8.2M
The Sound of Music Awards & Nominations
The Sound of Music won 5 Oscars, including Best Picture and Directing, and 8 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1966, with 5 wins from 10 nominations.
8 wins16 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1966 5 wins · 10 nominations- Won Best Picture
- Won Directing – Robert Wise
- Won Film Editing
- Won Music (Scoring of Music—adaptation or treatment)
- Won Sound
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Golden Globes 1966 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Film - Comedy or Musical
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Julie Andrews
- Nominated Best Director – Robert Wise
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Peggy Wood
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DGA Awards 1966 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Film – Robert Wise
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BAFTA 1966 1 nomination- Nominated Best British Actress – Julie Andrews
The Sound of Music Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.
- Trailer New 4K Restoration - Official Trailer
- Teaser NBC Sunday and Tuesday promos December 1986
- Featurette NBC Big Event bumper The Sound of Music 1979
How Well Do You Know The Sound of Music?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character of Captain Von Trapp in the film?
Cars in The Sound of Music
8 cars on screen, including the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K W29 and the 1948 Citroën 11 BL.
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K W29 Main role -
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1938 Horch 853 A Sport Cabriolet Important role -
1937 Steyr 220 Cabriolet Minor role
The Sound of Music Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “仙乐飘飘处处闻” and “音樂之聲”.
- Also known as
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- 仙乐飘飘处处闻
- 音樂之聲
- 仙樂飄飄處處聞
- La Novicia Rebelde
- Sonrisas y Lágrimas
- The Sound of Music - Meine Lieder, meine Träume
- La Mélodie du bonheur
- 音乐之声
- Meine Lieder, meine Träume
- Tutti insieme appassionatamente
- Za zvuků hudby
- Música no Coração
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- A muzsika hangja
- Звуки музыки
- Dźwięki muzyki
- Za zvukov hudby
- サウンド・オブ・ミュージック
- Η Μελωδία της Ευτυχίας
- Sunetul muzicii
- צלילי המוסיקה
- 사운드 오브 뮤직
- A Noviça Rebelde
- Звуки музики
- Neşeli Günler
- Моје песме, моји снови
- 真善美
- Звукът на музиката
- Mūzikas skaņas
- มนต์รักเพลงสวรรค์
- اشکها و لبخندها
- Muzikos garsai
- Moje pjesme, koji snovi
- لحن الحياة
- Somriures i llàgrimes
- Helisev muusika
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Movies Like The Sound of Music
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Trapp Family, The Singing Nun and The Great Waltz.
The Sound of Music FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Sound of Music, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
When was The Sound of Music released?
The Sound of Music was released on March 2, 1965.
Who directed The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music was directed by Robert Wise.
More films by Robert Wise Who is in the cast of The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music stars Julie Andrews, Peggy Wood and Eleanor Parker, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Sound of Music make at the box office?
The Sound of Music grossed $159.5 million worldwide ($159.3 million domestic, $164,173 international) on a budget of $8.2 million.
How is The Sound of Music rated?
The Sound of Music has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did The Sound of Music win?
The Sound of Music won 8 awards from 16 nominations, including Best Picture at the Oscars 1966.
Does The Sound of Music have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sound of Music has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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