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The Choice

2016·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic264.5Rotten Tomatoes11%61%

Where to watch

NetflixfuboTVThe CWLionsgate+Howdy

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The Choice fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance10
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Let your heart decide.

Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.
Romantic DramaSmall Town SettingLove and LossEmotional StorytellingRelationship FocusedContemporary RomanceCharacter-DrivenMelodramatic Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Ross Katz, Chad Graves, Katarzyna 'Kait' Malec
Written by:
Nicholas Sparks, Bryan Sipe
Produced by:
Mary Vernieu, Peter Safran, Nicholas Sparks
Composed by:
Marcelo Zarvos, Maggie Phillips, Johnny Caruso

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Choice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Choice legally?

NetflixfuboTVThe CWLionsgate+Howdy

The Choice is included with a subscription to Netflix and fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Choice worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Choice rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Choice?

1 h 51 min

The Choice runs 1 h 51 min.

Is The Choice based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Choice?

Critics19
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Choice higher (57) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Choice a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$24 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is The Choice in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Choice?

72ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+58

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Choice in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Choice use?

Survivor GuiltI Want My Beloved to Be HappyStalking is LoveMistaken for ServantFalling-in-Love MontageHow They Treat the HelpThree-Month-Old NewbornEveryone Can See ItHow We Got HereShouldn't We Be in School Right Now?Jerkass Has a PointImprobably Quick Coma Recoveryand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Choice, including Survivor Guilt, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Stalking is Love.