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The History of Sound

R20252h 8mOliver Hermanus
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 64

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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.

DramaRomanceMusic
World War IBoston, MassachusettsConservatoryFolk MusicRoad TripMaineMale HomosexualityPeriod DramaNew EnglandBased On Short Story

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What is The History of Sound (2025) 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.

Who stars in The History of Sound?

The History of Sound stars Paul Mescal (Lionel Worthing), Josh O'Connor (David White), Chris Cooper (Older Lionel), Molly Price (Lionel's Mother), Raphael Sbarge (Lionel's Father). The film was directed by Oliver Hermanus.

How long is The History of Sound?

The History of Sound has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated R.

Is The History of Sound worth watching?

The History of Sound holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Drama, Romance, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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