Movie

The History of Sound

★ 6.8(123)20252h 8m

The History of Sound is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Viaplay, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video in Sweden. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The History of Sound

🇸🇪 Sweden

Good to know

Director: Oliver Hermanus
Release date: 2025-09-12
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $3,220,241
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: End Cue

The History of Sound — trailer

About The History of Sound

The History of Sound is a 2025 movie in the Drama, Romance and Music genres, directed by Oliver Hermanus, starring Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor and Molly Price. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 123 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The History of Sound in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Cast

Paul Mescal

Lionel

Josh O'Connor

David

Molly Price

Lionel's Mother

Alison Bartlett

Samantha

Michael Schantz

Bob

Chris Cooper

Older Lionel

Raphael Sbarge

Lionel Sr.

Hadley Robinson

Belle

Peter Mark Kendall

Nathan

Emma Canning

Clarissa

Gary Raymond

William

Alessandro Bedetti

Vincent

Themes & keywords

world war iboston, massachusettsconservatoryfolk musicroad tripmainemale homosexualityperiod dramanew englandbased on short storyoxford, englandlgbt1920s1980s1910s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The History of Sound in Sweden?+

In Sweden, The History of Sound is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Viaplay, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The History of Sound on Netflix?+

The History of Sound is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is The History of Sound?+

The History of Sound has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in The History of Sound?+

The History of Sound stars Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Molly Price, Alison Bartlett and Michael Schantz.

When did The History of Sound come out?+

The History of Sound is a 2025 movie directed by Oliver Hermanus.

What genre is The History of Sound?+

The History of Sound is Drama, Romance and Music film.

Who directed The History of Sound?+

The History of Sound was directed by Oliver Hermanus.