

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
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| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is a 2019 English-language documentary and history film directed by Midge Costin. The cast is led by Walter Murch, Ben Burtt, Gary Rydstrom. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Hoopla.
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound was produced by Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet Corp., GoodMovies Entertainment, and Busterfilms and made in United States of America. It was released on October 25, 2019.
- Director
- Midge Costin
- Writers
- Bobette Buster
- Release date
- October 25, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet Corp., GoodMovies Entertainment, Busterfilms
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound cast & crew
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound was directed by Midge Costin and written by Bobette Buster.
The cast features Walter Murch as Self, Ben Burtt as Self, Gary Rydstrom as Self, Sofia Coppola as Self, Christopher Nolan as Self, and Ryan Coogler as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Allyson Newman, cinematography is by Sandra Chandler, and it was produced by David Green Ahmanson and Bobette Buster.
Is Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound worth watching?
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and history, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Walter Murch
Self

Ben Burtt
Self

Gary Rydstrom
Self

Sofia Coppola
Self

Christopher Nolan
Self

Ryan Coogler
Self

Robert Redford
Self

Barbra Streisand
Self

Ang Lee
Self

David Lynch
Self

George Lucas
Self

Steven Spielberg
Self
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound in United States?
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound on Peacock Premium?
Yes — Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.
▸What language is Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound in?
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound?
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 80 ratings.











