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How long is the film itself?
Plan for approximately 174 minutes, or 2 hours 54 minutes, for the film. The National Gallery of Art lists the 1965 film at 174 minutes; the American Film Institute Catalog lists it at 175 minutes. The one-minute difference is a variation between catalog listings, not evidence of a distinct version.
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Does a screening include an intermission?
The original theatrical roadshow presentation included an intermission, as described in the AFI’s historical spotlight. That break can make a cinema visit longer than the film’s listed runtime. The historical account does not establish that current home-video editions include an intermission, so check the details for a specific screening or edition if your schedule is tight.
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- Julie Andrews in the heartwarming true story that has become a cinematic treasure. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Julie Andrews is Maria, the spirited, young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi, Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring esc
How much time should I set aside?
- For the film: allow about 2 hours 54 minutes.
- For a theatrical screening: allow extra time if the venue schedules an intermission; its length depends on that screening.
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