The Sound of Music

YMA recommendation

	Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Distressing scenes
Most suitable age range: 5-7

Availability

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About the movie

Synopsis

Set at the outbreak of World War II, The Sound of Music is a classic movie that tells the story of the Von Trapp Family. Maria (Julie Andrews), finding the discipline of being a nun difficult, is sent to be the governess for Captain von Trapp’s (Christopher Plummer) seven children.

Points to consider

Words of caution

• There are some tense moments when the Von Trapp family are trying to escape from the Nazis
• The Baron is threatened by a soldier who points a gun at him, but the Baron manages to disarm him.

Positive aspects

• enjoying the simple things in life
• being true to one’s self
• meeting life’s challenges.

Questions to ask

• What would it be like to be in such a big family?
• What are your favourite things?