The Chorus (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Chorus is a 2005 music drama directed by Christophe Barratier, starring Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand and Jean-Baptiste Maunier. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $88.4 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA 2005. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Christophe Barratier
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Chorus About?
The premise of The Chorus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At a strict French boarding school, chaos and tension are commonplace until the arrival of music teacher Clément Mathieu. His unconventional methods and passion for music challenge the institution’s harsh discipline. Mathieu establishes a choir, offering his students a sense of belonging and purpose. Among them is Pierre, a gifted young boy whose life is profoundly impacted by the power of music and a supportive mentor, offering him an escape and a chance at a brighter future.
The Chorus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boarding school
- france
- boy wears eyeglasses
- bullying
- europe
- period drama
- coming of age drama
- boy
- school
- teacher
- choir
- french countryside
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- musician
- single mother
- orphan
- song
- children
- gate
- discipline
- teenage boy
- choir boy
- 13 year old
- intrigue
- little boy
- suicide by jumping
- dormitory
- unity
- liar
- lie
- theater audience
- gratitude
- laundry
- secret code
- miracle
- mythomania
- self destructiveness
- druss fable
- rosette
- satchel
- music conservatory
- engineer
- countess
- ink
- school sport
- arithmetic
- binet simon test
- rorschach
- psychiatrist
- justice
- hot air balloon
The Chorus Cast
Gérard Jugnot leads the cast, with François Berléand and Jean-Baptiste Maunier. Directed by Christophe Barratier.
- Director Christophe Barratier
More from Christophe Barratier
More films directed by Christophe Barratier, best-rated first: War of the Buttons, Paris 36, Comme par magie and The Time of Secrets.
The Chorus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Chorus 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.7
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The Chorus Plot Summary
What happens in The Chorus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Patricia O’Brian is set to marry Danny Mallory, a determined detective harboring dreams of trading the hustle and bustle of Broadway for the tranquility of a farm in the countryside. In stark contrast, Patricia is a vibrant chorus girl entrenched in the theater scene, and she goes to great lengths to protect her younger sister, Nora, from this glamorous yet perilous world. Despite Patricia’s attempts at guidance, Nora, brimming with aspirations of stardom, captures the interest of the charming yet notorious Dicky Crawford, a man all too familiar with the temptations of showbiz.
Full summary
The whole story of The Chorus, scene by scene
The Chorus Box Office
The Chorus grossed $88.4 million worldwide. $3.6 million came from the US and Canada and $84.8 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$88.4M
- US & Canada
- $3.6M
- International
- $84.8M
The Chorus Awards & Nominations
The Chorus earned 3 award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA 2005.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
- Nominated Best Original Music
The Chorus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Chorus.
How Well Do You Know The Chorus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is Patricia O'Brian engaged to?
The Chorus Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Koret” and “Gorooh e Kor”.
- Also known as
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- Koret
- Gorooh e Kor
- Choristai
- Los coristas
- Mathieu og korguttene
- Os Coristas
- Corul
- The Choir Boys
- Die Kinder des Monsieur Mathieu
- Gosskören
- The Choristers
- The Choirboys
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- 唱诗班的春天
- 唱诗班男孩
- Хористы
- Kuoropojat
- Los chicos del coro
- 放牛班的春天
- Kóristák
- Pan od muzyki
- Les choristes - I ragazzi del coro
- Koro - Mösyö Mathieu'nun Asi Çocukları
- כשהנערים שרים
- Zboristi
- 코러스
- A Voz do Coração
- Τα Παιδιά της Χορωδίας
- Slavíci v kleci
- Хористите
- Хористи
- 歌聲伴我心
- コーラス
- Els xiquets del cor
- ดนตรีบรรเลง บทเพลงชีวิต
- Slávici v klietke
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Movies Like The Chorus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Boychoir, The Music Teacher and School Life.
The Chorus FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Chorus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chorus?
The Chorus runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Chorus released?
The Chorus was released on January 14, 2005.
Who directed The Chorus?
The Chorus was directed by Christophe Barratier.
More films by Christophe Barratier Who is in the cast of The Chorus?
The Chorus stars Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand and Jean-Baptiste Maunier.
How much did The Chorus make at the box office?
The Chorus grossed $88.4 million worldwide ($3.6 million domestic, $84.8 million international).
How is The Chorus rated?
The Chorus has 56 on Metacritic.
Was The Chorus nominated for any awards?
The Chorus received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Chorus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Chorus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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