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The Chorus

2004·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
Feel-GoodInspirationalMusic-DrivenHistorical DramaComing-of-AgeHopefulTeacher-StudentEuropean CinemaUpliftingChoir

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Chorus legally?

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Is The Chorus worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Chorus rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Chorus?

1 h 37 min

The Chorus runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Chorus?

Critics62
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate The Chorus higher (82) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Chorus a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$84 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $84 million worldwide, 15.8 times its budget.

What language is The Chorus in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch The Chorus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Chorus in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Chorus use?

Cool TeacherFired TeacherBoarding School of HorrorsDid Not Get the GirlBeautiful Singing VoiceBut Now I Must GoArc WordsDustbin SchoolForegone ConclusionTeacher/Parent RomanceMistaken for PedophileHidden Depthsand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Chorus, including Cool Teacher, Fired Teacher, Boarding School of Horrors.