The Choice

1987·Movie
1h 20min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes11%61%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

Poverty and misery are rife in Gourga, a village in the Sahel. The inhabitants must choose: stay and await international assistance or leave for more fertile regions in the country.
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Crew

Directed by:
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Written by:
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Produced by:
Mario Garriazo
Composed by:
Francis Bebey, Betty Aoua

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Choice

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Where can I stream The Choice legally?

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Is The Choice worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 11%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Choice?

1 h 20 min

The Choice runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Choice?

Critics11
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate The Choice higher (63) than critics (11). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Choice in?

xx

It was made in xx. Produced in Burkina Faso, France.

What tropes does The Choice use?

Cuteness OverloadCatchphraseSympathetic AdultererEmpathic EnvironmentShout-OutSadistic ChoiceHow We Got HereAnguished Declaration of LoveHow They Treat the HelpMistaken for ServantUptown GirlFalling-in-Love Montageand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Choice, including Cuteness Overload, Catchphrase, Sympathetic Adulterer.

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