A Chorus Line
Seen it?1985 | 118 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or Dreamgirls, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 83K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Attenborough
- Michael DouglasZach
- Alyson ReedCassie
- Terrence MannLarry
- Gregg BurgeRichie
- Vicki FrederickSheila
- Michelle JohnstonBebe
- Audrey LandersVal
- Janet JonesJudy
- Pam KlingerMaggie
- Cameron EnglishPaul