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when did the sound of music come out

The classic film The Sound of Music came out on March 2, 1965, in the United States as an initially limited “roadshow” theatrical release.

Original film release

  • The movie adaptation starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer was released in the U.S. on March 2, 1965.
  • It began as a limited roadshow engagement, with reserved seating and special presentations before expanding more widely.

Premiere details

  • Major premieres included New York City and Los Angeles in March 1965, tied to that March 2 roadshow launch.
  • The film then rolled out to other countries over the following weeks and months in 1965.

Why that date still matters

  • The 1965 release was such a success that the film became the highest-grossing movie of that year and a long-running cultural touchstone.
  • In 2025, it is being celebrated for its 60th anniversary, with restored versions and special screenings marking that original March 2, 1965 release.

TL;DR: The Sound of Music came out on March 2, 1965, in the United States.

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