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The History of Sound (2025)

Runtime: 127 min
Release date: 12/09/2025
Production countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden
Production companies: End Cue, Film4 Productions, Tango Entertainment, Fat City, Storm City Films, Closer Media, Film i Väst, Filmgate Films
Overview
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.
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Oliver Hermanus
Director
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Ben Shattuck
Screenwriter
Cast
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Paul Mescal
as Lionel
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Josh O'Connor
as David
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Molly Price
as Lionel's Mother
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Alison Bartlett
as Samantha
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Michael Schantz
as Bob
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The History of Sound

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Video: YouTube
Duration: 02:29
‘The History Of Sound’ Trailer: Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor Shine In Footage From Oliver Hermanus’ Poetic Love Story
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‘The History Of Sound’ Trailer: Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor Shine In Footage From Oliver Hermanus’ Poetic Love Story

The first trailer for Oliver Hermanus’ poetic The History of Sound, starring The Crown Emmy winner Josh O’Connor and Gladiator II standout Paul Mescal, dropped today. The World War I love story is adapted from Ben Shattuck’s Pushcart Prize-winning short story. Hermanus (Beauty, Moffie) directs for Cop Car producer End Cue. Molly Price, Alison Bartlett and Chris Cooper also star. Shattuck’s short [...]
Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor Are Lovers in The History of Sound Trailer
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Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor Are Lovers in The History of Sound Trailer

Mubi has shared The History of Sound trailer for the upcoming period romantic drama, starring Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal and The Crown’s Josh O’Connor. Following its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the movie is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 12, 2025, “In 1917, Lionel—a young, talented music student—meets David [...]The post Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor Are Lovers in The History of Sound Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Are Back to Being Sad and Horny
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Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Are Back to Being Sad and Horny

In the trailer forThe History of Sound, their newest exercise in yearning.
Kevin Feige Says His Son Pretended To Be A Marvel Fan For A While, And I Love How He Was Finally Won Over
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Kevin Feige Says His Son Pretended To Be A Marvel Fan For A While, And I Love How He Was Finally Won Over

Different strokes for different generations.
'The History of Sound' Trailer: Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor Fall in Love in New Movie - Watch Now!
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'The History of Sound' Trailer: Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor Fall in Love in New Movie - Watch Now!

The trailer for Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor‘s new movie has been released! Paul, 29, and Josh, 35, star in the new romance movie The History of Sound, which will be released in theaters this fall. Here’s the synopsis: “In 1917, Lionel (Mescal) — a young, talented music student—meets David (O’Connor) at the Boston Conservatory, [...]
‘The History of Sound’ Trailer: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Star in Gay Historical Romance
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‘The History of Sound’ Trailer: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Star in Gay Historical Romance

Mubi has released the first trailer for “The History of Sound,” a gay romance movie starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor that was nominated for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. “The History of Sound” is based on the short story of the same name written by Ben Shattuck, who also penned [...]