Sound of the Sea
A new literature teacher, Ulises, comes to a small town near the sea and falls in love with a young woman, Martina. This woman is loved by a rich businessman named Alberto but chooses Ulises. Soon after their marriage and the birth of their son, Ulises vanishes while fishing at sea. In the meanwhile Martina marries Alberto, but all is not what it seems...
Where to watch Sound of the Sea in United States
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Where is Sound of the Sea streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Sound of the Sea
Sound of the Sea is a 2001 Spanish-language drama and romance film directed by Bigas Luna. The cast is led by Jordi Mollà, Leonor Watling, Eduard Fernández. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Sound of the Sea was produced by Vía Digital and Atresmedia and made in Spain. It was released on June 8, 2001.
- Director
- Bigas Luna
- Writers
- Rafael Azcona
- Release date
- June 8, 2001
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Vía Digital, Atresmedia
Sound of the Sea cast & crew
Sound of the Sea was directed by Bigas Luna and written by Rafael Azcona.
The cast features Jordi Mollà as Ulises, Leonor Watling as Martina, Eduard Fernández as Sierra, Sergio Caballero as Xavier, Neus Agulló as Roseta, and Pep Cortés as Basilio.
Is Sound of the Sea worth watching?
Sound of the Sea holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 61 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Sound of the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sound of the Sea
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Cast of Sound of the Sea
Jordi Mollà
Ulises
Leonor Watling
Martina
Eduard Fernández
Sierra
Sergio Caballero
Xavier
Neus Agulló
Roseta
Pep Cortés
Basilio
Sound of the Sea — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sound of the Sea in United States?
Sound of the Sea is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Sound of the Sea on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Sound of the Sea is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sound of the Sea in?
Sound of the Sea is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sound of the Sea?
Sound of the Sea runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Sound of the Sea rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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