The Choral(2025)
"They were divided by war. He united them in song."
Overview
Yorkshire, 1916. A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young men grapple with their impending conscription.
Alan Bennett
Writer
Nicholas Hytner
Director
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Official Trailer
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Real voices. Real emotion.
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Finding meaning in making music together
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Hear what it was like on set with the cast of The Choral
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Filmmakers Vignette
Behind the Scenes
Fiennes Vignette
Behind the Scenes
A Man Should Hear Clip
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Auditions Clip
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You heard it from the chorus master himself, Ralph Fiennes
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New Choir Master Clip
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Improved Choir Clip
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Outside and Younger Cast Clip
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Music Vignette
Behind the Scenes
Elgar Clip
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Court Martial Clip
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Director Nicholas Hytner on why community was so important to capture in The Choral
Featurette
What. A. Film.
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Celebrating The Choral at the BFI London Film Festival
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European Gala Premiere
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Written on October 13, 2025
"The Choral is a passable yet forgettable experience.
While the vocal performances are heavenly and the premise of finding refuge in art is noble, its thematic and narrative approach is too shallow. The lack of development for all characters prevents catharsis and emotional impact, leaving the audience with a movie that feels more like a rigid stage play than a cinematic drama.
It's a mere fleeting comfort whose beautiful music cannot conceal the superficiality of its story."
Rating: C+
