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Play trailer 2:22 Poster for Chevalier PG-13 Released Apr 21, 2023 1h 47m Biography History Drama Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
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Supported by Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s outstanding work in the title role, Chevalier offers an entertaining gateway into the incredible life of a brilliant artist.

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Chevalier doesn't tell the whole story of this composer's amazing life, but it's a really solid introduction -- and Kelvin Harrison Jr. is outstanding in the title role.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk Entertaining and wise, this film flies in the face of stuffy all-white period drama. Rated: 4/5 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review David Stratton The Australian This was a compelling period of French history and the narrative composed for the film makes the most of the volatile backdrop. Rated: 4/5 Aug 14, 2023 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Both Robinson and Williams share a particular interest in this unfairly neglected episode in black history, but they never allow polemics to overwhelm the narrative. Rated: 4/5 Aug 3, 2023 Full Review Nate Tinner-Williams Black Catholic Messenger Feels much like the “tragic mulatto” tale of old, a stereotypical rendering of a biracial Black who struggles to fit in as a minority and—due to prevailing prejudices—cannot achieve social status among Whites either. Rated: C Aug 10, 2024 Full Review Jorge Ignacio Castillo The Canadian Crew A glorified soap opera atrociously written, Chevalier is at its best when generating unintended laughs. Rated: 2/5 Jun 13, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a fairly generic biopic that never quite becomes as compelling or spellbinding as its subject matter might’ve indicated... Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Brenda C Chevalier was very enlightening and entertaining. I liked that it showed the adversity and heartbreak that he endured but overcame. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/23 Full Review Chris Loved it! Great acting, story, and music. The ending feels a little abrupt, but emotional nonetheless. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/23 Full Review Bonnie the movie was good, but a little slow Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/23 Full Review marion m Suspenseful, Exciting,Shocking Great from the beginning to the end Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/23 Full Review Jo I enjoyed the story line and being a musical prodigy With all the obstacles of being Black gave him the strength to be great in all of his endeavors. This described many of our ancestors being better than the best until some will deny their greatness and limit There opportunities. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review Jocelyn S A must see. Great acting, amazing music. Very entertaining, and educational. And beautifully shot, too! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
Director
Stephen Williams
Producer
Cornelia Burleigh, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Stefani Robinson, Dianne McGunigle, Zahra Phillips
Screenwriter
Stefani Robinson
Distributor
Searchlight Pictures
Production Co
Element Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Some Strong Language|Thematic Content|Violence)
Genre
Biography, History, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 21, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.5M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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