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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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Robert Daniels Screen International A sprawling First World War period comedy drama about a British choir reaching for normalcy through performance, The Choral boasts a humorous approach to a community’s inability to directly speak about the horrors of war. Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Johnny Oleksinski New York Post It’s a lot of pomp and circumstance. Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com Its charming but left no lasting impact on my mind or in my heart. Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Mark Jackson Epoch Times Fiennes's choirmaster tells us we should listen to music, read poetry, and look at beautiful paintings, daily. Beauty anchors one’s connection to the divine. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 29, 2025 Full Review Emma Badame That Shelf At a time when our own world seems harsh and cruel, this is exactly the kind of film to give us space to reflect on the power of the things that most connect us. And thank goodness for that. Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Rachel LaBonte Screen Rant Though The Choral shows signs of greatness, particularly with Ralph Fiennes' character, it ultimately falls prey to a number of baffling decisions. Rated: 5/10 Sep 15, 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