Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood ...( see more  see more... ) , Charmian Carr , Angela Cartwright , Duane Chase , Nicholas Hammond , Heather Menzies , Debbie Turner , Kym Karath , Ben Wright , Dan Truhitte

A former nun leaves the convent to become a governess for the seven children of a wealthy, Austrian widower who has grown into a cold disciplinarian. Soon, the she opens the children to the wonders of...( read more  read more... ) life and the joy of music - and eventually softens the heart of their father and gains his love.

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G, 2 hr. 54 min.

Directed by: Robert Wise

Release Date: March 2, 1965

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DVD Release Date: August 21, 2000

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  • January 28, 2010
    A stroke of purer cinema and musical genius by two of Hollywood's greatest musical composers Rodgers and Hammerstein, who's names have become synonymous with the Hollywood musical. From the famous opening shot of Maria daydreaming, standing arms open wide on top of a mountain sin...( read more)ging one of the greatest songs in cinema "The Sound of Music" through the Von Trapp family, the romance and marriage and the war to the end credits of the family escaping over the mountains The Sound of Music is filled with a mixture of comedy, love, romance, suspense and the most wonderful collection of songs one film has ever held. Such songs as the incomparable "The Sound of Music", "Maria," "My Favorite Things," "You Are Sixteen, Going On Seventeen," "Climb Every Mountain," "Do-Re-Mi," and "Edelweiss." The Sound of Music stands as the monumental musical, imitated but never duplicated, a musical masterpiece that celebrates music of every kind from a symphonic waltz to a simple guitar, epic and intimate. Not only a musical milestone, The Sound of Music has become a cultural event, as such I have been on the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, Austria, one of the highest grossing films of all time and certainly one of the most popular films ever. A personally much loved classic that strikes a note in every heart. Winner of my Best Film from the 1960's.
  • October 31, 2009
    It?s been a while! Anyone who has visitied Austria can appreciate it?s beauty which is portrayed in the film. A very long film, which brings music, adventure, a partly true story and a political agenda.

    A much laughed at film, but I guess you have to have a love of musicals t...( read more)o entertain this.

    An enjoyable rewatch, which sparked a lot of nostalgia.
  • September 29, 2009
    Was never a favourite of mine but it?s good in places. I do hate the songs though!
  • September 2, 2009
    aside from a few moments of pure absurdity, its obvious why sound of music is considered one of the greatest musicals in history. a beautiful story, solid music, great characters, and stunning locations lead up to a final act that i found to be nearly perfect. a wonderful film.
  • May 13, 2009
    When I was young I would only pay attention to the parts with the kids. The nuns at the beginning and the nazis at the end were too much for me, too serious, too adult for me to understand.

    I've just seen the movie again after many many years and there was so much I wasn't awar...( read more)e of before. There is beautiful scenery and architecture, catchy songs of course, the charming and disarming Julie Andrews, and a surprisingly strong message about climbing every mountain until you find your dream. A seasonal inspiration!
  • February 6, 2010
    it amazing that this movie is still nice and beautiful to watch........thanks to Christopher Plummer and the crew for making this movie a hit for a whole 35 years is still great to watch
  • February 4, 2010
    Great musical classic
  • February 3, 2010
    One of the greatest musicals of all time.
  • February 1, 2010
    i loved this movie, for me its related to the atomosphere of eid days, perhapes coz i watched it at eid day with my siblings. it was lovely and romantic. but also with sadness feelings for missing things in our life we want badly to get.
  • January 31, 2010
    great story. This is an amazing movie. The songs are nice and catchy. The love between julies character and the guy is amazing. The scenery is amazing....its amazing. If you like this sort of movie, the whole 3 hours (thinks that how long it is) will fly by

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  • flopaaw
    December 27, 2009
    Interesting plot, great music.

    A classic!
  • nefirt
    June 7, 2009
    If you haven't seen it you lost more go ahead you must try to see and listen then tell me
  • varshafps
    October 9, 2008
    one of my favourites! just watched it today, and absolutely loved it!
  • liwaygalayahoocom
    August 14, 2008
    great movie.... everyone who will watch this would love to watch again for several times... i love the different songs in this movie... and the characters are great too..
  • karthu1993
    April 8, 2008
    GREAT MOVIE!!!!!!!
    If you haven't seen it go ahead you won't be disappointed.
  • sportboy
    February 21, 2008
    Well I have not seen it but its a want to see movie saw I can't wait to see it.
  • kiriaxaroumeni7
    August 15, 2007
    this film is amazing!!! the greatest film!!! ilove it so much!!! julie andrews u are so beautiful...!!! love u!!!..
    THE SOUND OF MUSIC FOR EVER!!!

    Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
    Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eye lashes
    Silver white winters that melt into spring
    These are a few of my favorite things....
  • petidoc1
    July 11, 2007
    i watched this movie once and fell inluv with it id love to watch it again!
  • jenyimbil
    April 27, 2007
    I love this film so much ,Iwatched it when i was a little boy and I will love to watch it again ,IN GERMANY i have tried every where but cant find can any one help me?
    jenyimbil@hotmail.de
  • freetofinn
    April 26, 2007
    Sitting through this hideous sugar-coated mess was one of the worst experiences of childhood! I still have nightmares about "The hills are alive with the sound of music.................."

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    When the film was released in Korea, distributors thought it was too long to attract audiences....so they cut out all of the songs!!!

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