# The Sound of Music (1965)

> A spirited postulant brings music and affection to a rigid Austrian household just as fascism threatens to tear the family apart.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9022

## Facts

- Runtime: 174 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, Music, Romance
- Director: Robert Wise
- Cast: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Charmian Carr, Nicholas Hammond, Heather Menzies, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, warm, nostalgic, family movie night, holiday viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of love and resilience set against the backdrop of a changing world.

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