The Choice

PG-13

Released Feb 5, 2016

1 hr. 51 min.

Romance

Drama

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Travis Shaw (Benjamin Walker) is a ladies' man who thinks a serious relationship would cramp his easygoing lifestyle. Gabby Holland (Teresa Palmer) is a feisty medical student who's preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend (Tom Welling). Fate brings the two together as Gabby moves next door to Travis, sparking an irresistible attraction that upends both of their lives. As their bond grows, the unlikely couple must decide how far they're willing to go to keep the hope of love alive.

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Critics Consensus

Like the 10 Nicholas Sparks movies before it, The Choice finds tragedy striking star-crossed lovers in the sun-dappled South -- yet even for those who loved its predecessors, this gauzy melodrama may feel painfully formulaic.

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Sabrina

You know what you're feeling with a Sparks movie. Love the atmosphere, the characters and the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Yash B

Out of the Nicholas Sparks films I have sat through so far, "The Choice" is easily the worst. Outside of just following a formula with forced sad events happening, the movie is also pretty boring. And even though it is boring, it is also a problem because the bedrock of the film's core romance is a result of cheating and dishonesty which makes it hard to root for the main couple. I will say I think the movie has some gorgeous scenic shots because of its setting but it was a chore to get through. I don't even think the movie is all that romantic and think genre fans deserve better. Overall, I think it's good February is over because after this movie I think I need a break from the Sparks cinematic universe.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Colin M

Clichéd romance story, boy meets girl.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Sophie M

This is my favorite movie ever anyone who rated it less than is trippin balls

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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peter S

One of my favorite romantic comedies of all times. I must have seen it at least 8 times. It's not as corny as the Notebook. It is not an out of the ordinary story. This is what makes this movie good. A simple story. Beautiful talented actors. Easy dialogues. The proposal scene is epic. The last 15 minutes always put me into a coma. It's like there is a new story. And it's at odds with the light comedy genre. Hence a star off.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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wilma t

I absolutely love this movie. I find it a little gem and it has everything, love, happiness humour, romance, loss. It is filmed in a beautiful location. The characters are really likeable and the story is lovely. This movie has gotten me through a lot of moments that I was extremely depressed and lost hope because of being ill. I love this movie it is perfect when you want to feel all the feels and watch something romantic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Ross Katz

Director

Benjamin Walker

Travis Shaw

Teresa Palmer

Gabby Holland

Maggie Grace

Stephanie Parker

Alexandra Daddario

Monica

Tom Wilkinson

Dr. Shep

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

The Choice is another tired retread of Nicholas Sparks's favorite themes: good ol' Southern living, problematic women, and the specialness of love.

Rated: 1.5/5

Aug 2, 2016

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

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Sappy and corny, The Choice will either make you bawl your eyes out or dull you into a coma.

Jun 21, 2016

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

The thing that's particularly galling about his latest installment, The Choice, is that the script seems to think it delivers a sophisticated and witty battle of the sexes.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jun 10, 2016

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

If you enjoy being manipulated and cry easily you make (or may not) enjoy the movie. That choice is yours.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Avaryl Halley

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This movie was not very good and rather boring.

Apr 30, 2020

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Andrew Galdi

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It was the biggest mess of them all.

Apr 30, 2020

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Synopsis

Travis Shaw (Benjamin Walker) is a ladies' man who thinks a serious relationship would cramp his easygoing lifestyle. Gabby Holland (Teresa Palmer) is a feisty medical student who's preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend (Tom Welling). Fate brings the two together as Gabby moves next door to Travis, sparking an irresistible attraction that upends both of their lives. As their bond grows, the unlikely couple must decide how far they're willing to go to keep the hope of love alive.

Director: Ross Katz
Executive Producer: Hans Ritter
Screenwriter: Bryan Sipe
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Nicholas Sparks Productions, POW! Productions, Safran Company
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Issues|Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.7M
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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