Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor are two of the biggest actors of the last 10 years, with their names popping up often in discussions about the next James Bond. With that in mind, why not watch a film starring the both of them?
The History of Sound is 2025 film that follows two men who attend the the New England Conservatory of Music and fall in love, but are separated by World War I.
After the war’s end, they reunite and embark on a journey to record folk songs from people across the country.
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Who stars in The History of Sound?Molly Price as Lionel’s mother Raphael Sbarge as Lionel’s fatherWhat did critics say about The History of Sound?
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a decent score of 69% positive from 143 reviews, while the audience score is a much-higher 88% positive from over 100 user ratings.
Deadline called it: “Meditative. Beautiful. Musical. Reflective. Heartbreaking. Love. Quiet. Soothing. Life Affirming. Haunting. Tasteful. Adult. Unforgettable.”
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“A profoundly affecting story of doomed love and lost time that boasts captivating performances from Mescal and O’Connor,” Empire wrote. “Come for the boys, stay for the magic of storytelling through song.”
The Sydney Morning Herald noted that the film is similar to Brokeback Mountain in terms of both theme and structure, while HeyUGuys said: “Every frame gleams with painterly beauty… The production design and cinematography are undeniably lush — the film looks and sounds impeccable.”
Where can I stream The History of Sound?
The History of Sound is available to stream on Sky and NOW with the appropriate Cinema subscription.
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Other Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor films to stream now
Both actors have starred in LGBTQ+ films before The History of Sound, with Mescal’s All of Us Strangers available on Disney+ and O’Connor’s God’s Own Country currently streaming on ITVX.
Mescal’s blockbuster Gladiator II is currently part of the Netflix library, which also hosts Wake Up Dead Man, the Knives Out sequel in which O’Connor has a major role.
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