Boychoir
Seen it?2015 | 103 min | Music, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 A Complete Unknown or TÁR, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognises a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Girard
- Dustin HoffmanMaster Carvelle
- Kevin McHaleWooly
- Josh LucasGerard
- Debra WingerMs. Steel
- Kathy BatesHeadmistress
- Garrett WareingStet
- Joe WestDevon
- River AlexanderRafael 'Raffi' Abrams
- Sam PoonFrederick
- Dante SorianoFernando