The History of Sound (2025)
English and Italian romance film directed by Oliver Hermanus
The History of Sound has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 12 September 2025. It is directed by Oliver Hermanus and stars Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor and Chris Cooper.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Cast
- Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Chris Cooper, Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge, Hadley Robinson, Emma Canning, Briana Middleton, Gary Raymond
- Editing
- Chris Wyatt
- Music
- Oliver Coates
- Written by
- Ben Shattuck
- Produced by
- Oliver Hermanus, William Horberg, Andrew Kortschak, Walter Kortschak
- Production
- Tango Entertainment, Closer Media, Film i Väst, Film4 Productions
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, Mubi
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 12 September 2025
- First shown
- 21 May 2025 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The History of Sound?
The History of Sound has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.
When did The History of Sound release?
The History of Sound released on 12 September 2025.
Who directed The History of Sound?
The History of Sound is directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who is in the cast of The History of Sound?
The cast of The History of Sound includes Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Chris Cooper, Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge and Hadley Robinson.
What is The History of Sound rated in the US?
The History of Sound is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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