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The Chosen

1981Movie1 h 47 minPG

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their families.

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Directed by: Jeremy Kagan
Written by: Edwin Gordon, Chaim Potok
Produced by: Ely A. Landau, Edie Landau
Music by: Elmer Bernstein

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August 20, 1981 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released: August 20, 1981
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 130 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Chosen?"

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Where can I stream The Chosen?

In the United States, The Chosen streams on fuboTV and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Chosen worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Chosen okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Chosen plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.