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The Chorus

Seen it?

2004 | 97 min | Drama, Comedy, Music

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 16 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Holdovers or Dreamgirls, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 3 BAFTAs.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $84 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Christophe Barratier

  • Gérard JugnotClément Mathieu
  • François BerléandRachin
  • Kad MeradChabert
  • Jean-Paul BonnaireFather Maxence
  • Marie BunelViolette Morhange
  • Jean-Baptiste MaunierPierre Morhange
  • Maxence PerrinPépinot
  • Grégory GatignolPascal Mondain
  • Thomas BlumenthalCorbin
  • Cyril BernicotLe Querrec