The Sounding (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, The Sounding is a drama and mystery film directed by Catherine Eaton, running about 93 minutes. “Speak your mind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a remote island off the coast of Maine, Liv, after years of silence, begins to weave a language out of Shakespeare's words. A driven neurologist, brought to the island to protect her, commits her to a psychiatric hospital. She becomes a full-blow rebel in the hospital; her increasing violence threatens to keep her locked up for life as she fights for her voice and her freedom.
Who’s in it. The Sounding stars Catherine Eaton as Liv, Teddy Sears as Michael, Harris Yulin as Lionel and Frankie Faison as Roland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Sounding sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sounding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sounding tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sounding (2017)?
- In US, The Sounding is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sounding worth watching?
- The Sounding holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sounding?
- The Sounding stars Catherine Eaton, Teddy Sears, Harris Yulin, Frankie Faison and Erin Darke.
- When was The Sounding released?
- The Sounding was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.