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The History of Sound

2025·Movie
2h 8min·R
69
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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

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.
1910s New EnglandFolk MusicComing of AgeIntimate DramaMelancholy RomanceHistorical FictionNostalgicRelationshipsAmerican Musical Heritage

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The History of Sound legally?

The History of Sound is included with a subscription to Hulu and MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The History of Sound worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The History of Sound rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The History of Sound?

2 h 8 min

The History of Sound runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The History of Sound?

Critics67
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The History of Sound much the same way.

Was The History of Sound a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The History of Sound in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The History of Sound?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The History of Sound in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.