IMDb 7.6 2023 HD

Sound of Freedom

Sound of Freedom

2023
Action Drama
131 min PG-13 USA
8 / 10
7.6 IMDB

The story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent, who quits his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Stephen E. Hagen / Mathieu Schiffman / Alonso Alvarez / Harold Ariza Cortes / David Pombo / Collin Reisenauer / Alejandro Monteverde
Starring
Jim Caviezel / Mira Sorvino / Bill Camp / Gerardo Taracena / Kurt Fuller / José Zúñiga / Eduardo Verástegui / Scott Haze

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jim Caviezel delivers a powerful performance as Tim Ballard in 'Sound of Freedom,' a film that bravely confronts the pervasive issue of child trafficking. The narrative is driven by a palpable sense of mission, portraying Ballard's dedication to…

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Richard Holloway
Mar 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

With 'Sound of Freedom,' the filmmakers tackle an issue of immense gravity: the global sex trafficking of children. Jim Caviezel leads the charge as Tim Ballard, a man on a personal mission of rescue. The film’s strength lies…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 18, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Sound of Freedom' is a potent cinematic call to arms, presenting the harrowing true story of Tim Ballard's crusade against child trafficking. Jim Caviezel is superb, embodying Ballard's relentless determination with an intensity that is both captivating and…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The intent behind 'Sound of Freedom' is undeniably commendable, aiming to shine a much-needed spotlight on the abhorrent world of child trafficking. Jim Caviezel delivers a committed portrayal of Tim Ballard, a former agent driven by an unyielding…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Jim Caviezel anchors 'Sound of Freedom' with a performance of steely conviction as Tim Ballard, a man consumed by the mission to dismantle child trafficking networks. The film doesn't shy away from the grim realities of its subject,…

FAQs

Given its subject matter of child sex trafficking, 'Sound of Freedom' necessarily deals with difficult and disturbing themes. While the film focuses on the rescue efforts and the protagonist's mission, it is important for potential viewers to be aware that the narrative inherently touches upon the grim realities of exploitation. The depiction of such content is handled with a focus on the impact and the urgent need for intervention, rather than gratuitous sensationalism.