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Boychoir (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Boychoir is a 2015 drama directed by François Girard. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
46%
worldwide gross
$3.1M
Metascore
51
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Boychoir (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
François Girard
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Boychoir About?

The premise of Boychoir without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A passionate and demanding conductor at an elite music academy takes a troubled young boy under his wing, pushing him to realize his extraordinary vocal talent. As the boy progresses, he confronts personal challenges and forges a complex relationship with the conductor, leading to a transformative journey of self-discovery and artistic growth for both of them.

Boychoir Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • choir
  • music school
  • boarding school
  • boys' choir
  • estranged father
  • classical music
  • headmistress
  • soloist
  • conservatory
  • musician
  • singing
  • singer
+38 more
  • student rivalry
  • unwanted child
  • single mother
  • teenage boy
  • musical prodigy
  • boy soprano
  • death of mother
  • reference to the juilliard school
  • coming of age
  • christmas break
  • audition
  • alcoholic mother
  • disciplinary hearing
  • tour
  • concert
  • cathedral
  • reference to george frideric handel
  • reference to rachmaninoff
  • high d
  • one word title
  • choir master
  • competition
  • bare chested male
  • father figure
  • chore
  • father son relationship
  • bully
  • contraband
  • male bonding
  • punishment
  • vandalism
  • loyalty
  • paternity
  • sabotage
  • strong female
  • schoolteacher
  • young boy
  • voice crack
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Crew

The Director of Boychoir

Directed by François Girard.

Ratings

Boychoir Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Boychoir 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

Boychoir Plot Summary

What happens in Boychoir from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stet Tate, a twelve-year-old with a rough edge and a surprising gift, navigates the pressures of school life with a beat in his chest. His behavior often gets him into trouble, yet his voice carries a rare confidence and natural ease that hints at something larger than him—a true musical talent waiting to unfold. The life he knows is shaken when his mother, a single parent who has struggled with alcohol, dies in a car accident, leaving Stet to confront a world that suddenly feels both louder and lonelier.

Full summary

The whole story of Boychoir, scene by scene

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Box office

Boychoir Box Office

Boychoir grossed $3.1 million worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.1M

International
$3.1M
Videos

Boychoir Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Boychoir.

Boychoir Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Boychoir?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the 12‑year‑old protagonist of the film?

Cars

Cars in Boychoir

18 cars on screen, including the 2010 Ford Fusion and the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 X166.

All 18 cars
  • 2010 Ford Fusion in Boychoir 2010 Ford Fusion Important role
  • Mercedes-Benz GL 450 X166 in Boychoir Mercedes-Benz GL 450 X166 Important role
  • 1998 Toyota Corolla in Boychoir 1998 Toyota Corolla Important role
  • 1998 Van Hool T2145 in Boychoir 1998 Van Hool T2145 Important role
Details

Boychoir Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “The Choir” and “Le Virtuose”.

Also known as
  • The Choir
  • Le Virtuose
  • Hear My Song
  • O Coro
  • Хорът на момчетата
  • La leçon
  • Iz sveg glasa
  • Poistekoor
  • Poikakuoro
  • Der Chor - Stimmen des Herzens
  • Χορωδία
  • A kórus
+17 more
  • Dengarkan Laguku
  • ボーイ・ソプラノ ただひとつの歌声
  • L'ottava nota - Boychoir
  • Chór
  • Хористы
  • Из свег гласа
  • 天聲男孩
  • El coro
  • Koro
  • 男孩唱诗班
  • נער מקהלה
  • Голос
  • El cor
  • Životní šance
  • 唱出我天地
  • 보이콰이어, ბიჭების გუნდი
  • จังหวะนี้ใจสั่งมา

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FAQ

Boychoir FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Boychoir, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Boychoir?

Boychoir runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Boychoir released?

Boychoir was released on April 3, 2015.

Who directed Boychoir?

Boychoir was directed by François Girard.

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How much did Boychoir make at the box office?

Boychoir grossed $3.1 million worldwide.

How is Boychoir rated?

Boychoir has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Boychoir have a post-credit scene?

No. Boychoir has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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