The History of Sound
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-05
Top Cast
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Paul Mescal
Lionel Worthing
Josh O'Connor
David White
Chris Cooper
Older Lionel
Molly Price
Lionel's Mother
Raphael Sbarge
Lionel's Father
Hadley Robinson
Belle Sinclair
Michael Schantz
Bob Sinclair
Peter Mark Kendall
Nathan McCloud
Emma Canning
Clarissa Roux
Alison Bartlett
Samantha
Alessandro Bedetti
Vincent
Briana Middleton
Thankful Mary Swain
Gary Raymond
William Swain
Michael D. Xavier
Mr. Roux
Emily Bergl
Mrs. Roux
Aidan Redmond
John Conway
Aedin Moloney
Mary Conway
Leo Cocovinis
Young Lionel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 50 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.29x
+$720K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Shattuck
- Original Score
- Oliver Coates
- Original Title
- The History of Sound
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- End Cue, Film4 Productions, Tango Entertainment, Fat City, Storm City Films, Closer Media, Film i Väst, Filmgate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hermanus
Ben Shattuck
Oliver Coates
Alexander Dynan, Jomo Fray
Chris Wyatt
Lisa Ciuffetti, Andrew Kortschak, Andrea Roa, Sara Murphy, Thérèsa Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Hermanus
Director
Lisa Ciuffetti
Producer
Andrew Kortschak
Producer
Andrea Roa
Producer
Alexander Dynan
Director of Photography
Ben Shattuck
Screenplay
Sara Murphy
Producer
Thérèsa Ryan
Producer
Zhang Xin
Producer
Chris Wyatt
Editor
Deborah Jensen
Production Design
Miyako Bellizzi
Costume Design
Agnes Asplund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Drew Leary
Stunt Coordinator
Oliver Hermanus
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The History of Sound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The History of Sound 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 directed The History of Sound?
The History of Sound was directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who stars in The History of Sound?
The principal cast of The History of Sound includes Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Chris Cooper, Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge.
When was The History of Sound released and how long is it?
The History of Sound was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The History of Sound?
The History of Sound had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (1.29 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The History of Sound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The History of Sound was composed by Oliver Coates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The History of Sound?
The History of Sound holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).