The History of Sound

The History of Sound

🎞️ Movie 128 min GB
IMDb TMDb Drama History Music
★ 6.9 /10 2025

Two young music students, Lionel and David, attending the Boston Conservatory in 1917, bond over their shared love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Cast

Paul Mescal
Paul Mescal
Lionel
Josh O'Connor
Josh O'Connor
David
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
Lionel
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Leo Cocovinis
Young Lionel
Raphael Sbarge
Raphael Sbarge
Lionel's Father
Molly Price
Molly Price
Lionel's Mother
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Samuel Levine
Friend (Boston Bar)
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Tom Nelis
Lionel's Grandfather
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Cate Finck
Kid #1
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Colin Keane
Kid #2
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Oliver Coates
Composer
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Alexander Dynan
Cinematographer

🎬 Videos

International Trailer
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Trailer
International Trailer
Official Trailer #2
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Trailer
Official Trailer #2
Official Trailer
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Trailer
Official Trailer
Don't miss THE HISTORY OF SOUND
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Teaser
Don't miss THE HISTORY OF SOUND
"You ever think about how you want your life to look?"
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Teaser
"You ever think about how you want your life to look?"
Interview with Oliver Hermanus & Ben Shattuck
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Featurette
Interview with Oliver Hermanus & Ben Shattuck
Paul Mescal talks his admiration for Josh O'Connor whilst working on The History of Sound
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Featurette
Paul Mescal talks his admiration for Josh O'Connor whilst working on The History of Sound
On Set Featurette with Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor
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Behind the Scenes
On Set Featurette with Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor
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