In 1917, New England Conservatory music student Lionel Worthing meets fellow student David White at a pub, where they instantly bond over their love of folk music before returning to David's apartment to have sex. As the two become closer, America gets involved in World War I, David is drafted and Lionel, who is ineligible due to his eyesight, returns to his home state of Kentucky when the conservatory closes. He sets music aside to tend to his family's farm after his father dies suddenly.

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The History of Sound (2025)

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Drama/Romance · 2h 8m · 3/24/2026

    
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In 1917, New England Conservatory music student Lionel Worthing meets fellow student David White at a pub, where they instantly bond over their love of folk music before returning to David's apartment to have sex. As the two become closer, America gets involved in World War I, David is drafted and Lionel, who is ineligible due to his eyesight, returns to his home state of Kentucky when the conservatory closes. He sets music aside to tend to his family's farm after his father dies suddenly.

Release Country

United States

Barcode

850069757052

Release Date

3/24/2026

Media Type

Movie

Audio

  English     
  English     

Studio

MUBI/Film4/Closer Media

Subtitles

English
French

Aspect Ratio

1.85:1

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Cast
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Paul Mescal

Lionel
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Josh O'Connor

David
Crew
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Oliver Hermanus

Director
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Ben Shattuck

Writer
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