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The History of Sound

2025Movie2 h 8 minR

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic646.9Rotten Tomatoes69%79%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Feels like

  • 1910s New England
  • Folk Music
  • Coming of Age
  • Intimate Drama
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Historical Fiction
  • Nostalgic
  • Relationships
  • American Musical Heritage

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Oliver Hermanus
Written by
Ben Shattuck
Produced by
Sara Murphy, Oliver Hermanus, Andrea Roa
Music by
Oliver Coates

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Facts

September 12, 2025 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
September 12, 2025
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Sweden
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
78 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The History of Sound?"

Questions about The History of Sound

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Where can I stream The History of Sound?

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In the United States, The History of Sound streams on Hulu and MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is The History of Sound worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 64).

Is The History of Sound good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The History of Sound plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.