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      The Chosen

      PG 1981 1 hr. 48 min. Drama List
      75% 12 Reviews Tomatometer 79% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Danny (Robby Benson) and Reuven (Barry Miller) become good friends, even though they are from different branches of Judaism. Danny, a Hasidic Jew, meets Reuven, a Zionist, while playing stickball. Although they have differences, their friendship grows strong. When they reach college, outspoken support by Reuven's professor father (Maximilian Schell) for a national Jewish state causes conflicts with Danny's conservative father (Rod Steiger), leading to tension for the friends. Read More Read Less

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      Jonathan L Absolutely incredible TV Series!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Audience Member Oops! I didn't see this one, it was the recent The Chosen Christmas Movie I saw! If you see this my thoughts are about the new Movie: I love to support anything that brings light to more Love and Light in our world. If you are expecting a secular style movie that reflects a style that brings more anxiety than calm then this film is not for you. If you are looking for some deep meaning and great Christmas music that tells a story in a slow and purposeful manner then this is the movie for you!! Happy to support this film maker!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member More admirable than it is entertaining, The Chosen portrays a realistic relationship between two school boys who are torn by the religion of their parents. The only thing hampering it is the fact that it's rather dull. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member It is wonderful when a movie truly opens you to a whole new world not only through your eyes but your heart and even your soul as "The Chosen" has done. The script and acting are first class with an ending that allows for more thought provoking discussions. The only negative aspect I perceived is that I believe some scenes could have been drawn out a bit longer so that their emotional impact could be fully felt by the audience. Yet still a brilliant movie even in today's times. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member benson turns in a great performance Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of those films that I had heard of and meant to see but didn't until recently. What an excellent film. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it and the actors. Take some time and watch this film. A wonderful portrayal of two young men who are very different but turn out to more alike then they could ever imagine. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The Chosen never came alive for me. I respected what the filmmakers were trying to do, and I admired the ambitious period production, but I never really cared about these people. Rated: 2.5/4 May 8, 2019 Full Review Bruce McCabe Boston Globe Jeremy Paul Kagan's The Chosen is singularly brilliant, an impressive achievement that puts it in the select company of the best films of the year. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Michael Booth Denver Post A dedicated team of faithful adapters created a wonderfully rich movie version of the book in 1981, and the emotion and intellectual depths of the story resonate through the decades. Mar 28, 2008 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An engaging family drama religious film that explores the ideological differences between two teenage Jewish friends. Rated: B- Sep 27, 2012 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Based on Potok's book, this well acted fammily drama set in Brooklyn after WWII, centers on the friendship between two Jewish boys who beong to different ideological factions Rated: B+ Sep 25, 2012 Full Review Jordan Hiller Bangitout.com It shouldered its way into the popular consciousness, perhaps with a few concessions and a straining dramatic license, but nonetheless it remains a thoughtful, provocative engagement of legitimate issues relating to Judaism, the ancient, ever evolving rel Rated: 2/4 Jul 7, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Danny (Robby Benson) and Reuven (Barry Miller) become good friends, even though they are from different branches of Judaism. Danny, a Hasidic Jew, meets Reuven, a Zionist, while playing stickball. Although they have differences, their friendship grows strong. When they reach college, outspoken support by Reuven's professor father (Maximilian Schell) for a national Jewish state causes conflicts with Danny's conservative father (Rod Steiger), leading to tension for the friends.
      Director
      Jeremy Kagan
      Production Co
      Chosen Film Company
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 20, 2019