The Choral
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A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes
- Emily Fairn
- Mark Addy
- Roger Allam
- Alun Armstrong
- Ron Cook
- Simon Russell Beale
- Lyndsey Marshal
- Robert Emms
- Fenella Woolgar
Moviegoers are saying
Ralph Fiennes anchors this British wartime musical that divides audiences between those charmed by its earnest choral storytelling and those left cold by its 'made-for-TV' execution. While reviewers praise Fiennes' reliable presence and the film's beautiful production values, many find it surprisingly lifeless for a music-centered story, with one critic noting it's 'genuinely the most boring film I've seen in a while.'
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- Oct 12, 2025
whiplash for pensioners
Hamish CalvertDec 8, 2025Ralph Finnes will NOT be nice to ANY of these old people in the village and that's THAT
David SimsOct 25, 2025he’s gay….. but he has a special connection to classical music…
ajgus - Nov 9, 2025
mlm (men leaving men/men loving men/men loving music)
donnieJan 1, 2026From now on I expect Ralph Fiennes in every British movie. Quality production and beautiful setting. The scene with the veteran missing an arm asking his ex for a handie was a bit awkward watching with my parents, though.
KyloDec 27, 2025Your nan will watch this and say it’s the best film of the year
sara - Jan 19, 2026
There’s a distinct made-for-TV clunky earnestness to the script and much of the filmmaking here. But as a former chorus guy myself I’m a sucker for the subject matter, Fiennes is a welcome presence in any movie, the characters are likable, the dry humor mostly works, and…
Adam ForrestNov 7, 2025i wanna know bros reaction to dubstep
frejaoneillOct 22, 2025lowkey me at karaoke with the lads
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James Pritchard likedThe ChoralAn interesting watch on the medium screen in Chichester. The older audience enjoyed it more than the younger and it did feel like it was produced by the BBC - slightly outdated and certainly British. It was a film that brushed its colour with light strokes and a lot was left unsaid. No particular…
Trey is "meh" onThe Choralsome nice things about the story and Ralph Fiennes was great, but found myself losing interest in the story. Didn’t care for the music either
hannah lovedThe Choralbeautiful, heartbreaking, hilarious. plus ralph fiennes is hot 8/10
- Aidan Geary likedThe Choral
War bad, singing good.
Tio Sousa likedThe ChoralGreat Choral
Daniel Spicer dislikedThe ChoralelgAAARRRRR
- Marco Campana is "meh" onThe Choral
4/10.
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Metacritic
Jan 2, 2026
It's far from a poorly-constructed movie, but the tonal issues and refusal to invest in its strongest personalities make it a frustrating watch.
Rachel LaBonte
Screen Rant
Oct 16, 2025
This is a historical drama with a handsome enough period setting and a couple of pleasant musical moments but whose roteness keeps it from resonating.
Ross McIndoe
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Choral (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Choral (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's The Choral (2025) about?
A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.
Who's the cast of The Choral (2025)?
- Ralph Fiennes
- Emily Fairn as Bella
- Mark Addy
- Roger Allam
- Alun Armstrong
- Ron Cook
- Simon Russell Beale as Elgar
- Lyndsey Marshal
- Robert Emms
- Fenella Woolgar as Lady Horsfall
Who's the director behind The Choral (2025)?
Nicholas Hytner directed The Choral (2025).
Who produced The Choral (2025)?
Nicholas Hytner, Damian Jones and Kevin Loader produced The Choral (2025).
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