The Music Never Stopped
“No matter how lost you are, music can bring you home.”
Synopsis
Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.
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The Music Never Stopped - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-06
Top Cast
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J.K. Simmons
Henry Sawyer
Lou Taylor Pucci
Gabriel Sawyer
Julia Ormond
Dianne Daley
Cara Seymour
Helen Sawyer
Mía Maestro
Celia
Tammy Blanchard
Tamara
Scott Adsit
Dr. Biscow
James Urbaniak
Mike Tappin
Max Antisell
Young Gabriel
Peggy Gormley
Florence
Ryan Karels
Bernie
Josh Segarra
Mark Ferris
Xander Johnson
Weed
Jesse Roche
Steve
Erica Fae
College Representative
Matthew J. McCarthy
Carl
Rashad Edwards
Police Officer
Wade Mylius
Activist
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$254K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$3.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Kohlberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwyn Lurie, Gary Marks
- Original Score
- Paul Cantelon
- Original Title
- The Music Never Stopped
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $254K
- Production Studios
- Mr. Tamborine Man, Essential Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Kohlberg
Gwyn Lurie, Gary Marks, Oliver Sacks
Paul Cantelon
Stephen Kazmierski
Keith Reamer
Julie W. Noll, Brad Luff, Neal H. Moritz, Peter Newman, Greg Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Kohlberg
Director
Julie W. Noll
Producer
Stephen Kazmierski
Director of Photography
Keith Reamer
Editor
Jennifer Dehghan
Production Design
Jacki Roach
Costume Design
Paul Cantelon
Original Music Composer
Peter Newman
Producer
Greg Johnson
Producer
Jim Kohlberg
Producer
Gwyn Lurie
Screenplay
Gary Marks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Music Never Stopped
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What is The Music Never Stopped about?
Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.
Who directed The Music Never Stopped?
The Music Never Stopped was directed by Jim Kohlberg.
Who stars in The Music Never Stopped?
The principal cast of The Music Never Stopped includes J.K. Simmons, Lou Taylor Pucci, Julia Ormond, Cara Seymour, Mía Maestro.
When was The Music Never Stopped released and how long is it?
The Music Never Stopped was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Music Never Stopped?
The Music Never Stopped had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $254K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Music Never Stopped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Music Never Stopped was composed by Paul Cantelon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Music Never Stopped?
The Music Never Stopped holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).