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The Choral

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1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral's ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) -- driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.

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Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com Its charming but left no lasting impact on my mind or in my heart. Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire A light, low-key crowdpleaser that occasionally steps into more harrowing territory before neatly spinning right out of it. Rated: B- Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Chase Hutchinson TheWrap Despite gesturing towards big questions surrounding life, death and music, it’s a stiff, oddly lifeless film where even its beautiful singing manages to fall flat. Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Therese Lacson Collider The Choral is far from a perfect film, and somewhat shallow in comparison to Fiennes' previous performances. Still, there is much to love in how it gives us a look into the everyday life of those affected by one of the most devastating wars in history. Rated: 6/10 Sep 7, 2025 Full Review Daniel Bayer AwardsWatch The storytelling beats of Nicholas Hytner’s The Choral may be overly familiar, but the restraint in the performances and direction make it comfort food cinema at its finest Rated: B Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review It’s the epitome of a crowd pleaser, serving as a reminder in these times of hardship how powerful music can truly be. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicholas Hytner

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Ralph Fiennes

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Roger Allam

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Amara Okereke

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Simon Russell Beale

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Thomas Howes

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Synopsis 1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral's ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) -- driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Producer
Kevin Loader, Nicholas Hytner, Damian Jones
Screenwriter
Alan Bennett
Production Co
Sony Pictures Classics, BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, Head Gear Films, Metro Technology
Genre
Drama, History, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 48m