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The History of Sound was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Type of Contender: Wide
Contender Factor: 68.95 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Oliver Hermanus
Writers: Ben Shattuck
Stars: Paul Mescal, Chris Cooper, Josh O’Connor, Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge, Hadley Robinson, Emma Canning, Briana Middleton, Gary Raymond, Alison Bartlett, Michael Schantz
Techs: Chris Wyatt (Ed); Alexander Dynan (Ci)
Distributor: Focus
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Mescal (1:0 – 2022), Cooper (1:1 – 2002)
Rating: 5.55 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Drama, History
Length: 2h 07m
MPAA Rating: R
Rating: 14.75 out of 15
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: Cannes (25)
Release Date: Sep. 12, 2025
Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 90%
CinemaScore: None
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Box Office Tally: $841,366
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 9.4 out of 15
