The Sound of Music Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 15, 2025

The Sound of Music

Release Date: Tuesday, March 2, 1965 NYC Only Friday, September 12, 2025 Limited

Starring: Julie Andrews • Christopher Plummer

N/A Musical N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In 1930's Austria, Maria is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When the Navy captain Georg Von Trapp asks the convent for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, they give Maria the job.

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Who stars in The Sound of Music – Cast List

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Julie Andrews
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Christopher Plummer
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Who is making The Sound of Music – Crew List

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Studio: 20th Century Studios
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Production – What we know about the The Sound of Music

Key Facts

The 2010 re-release with include a sing-along.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2010

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
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Language: English

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The Sound of Music Release Date: When was the film released?

The Sound of Music was released in New York on Tuesday, March 2 , 1965. The film was released in approximately 1 theater.

The Sound of Music DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Sound of Music is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, November 02, 2010. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Sound of Music today on Amazon.

In Movie Theaters

1965-03-02
NYC Only

United States
2010-10-19
Limited

United States
2010-10-26

United States
2025-09-12
Limited

United States

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On DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Release

2010-11-02
DVD
2010-11-02
Blu-ray

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