The Choral
“They were divided by war. He united them in song.”
Synopsis
As World War I rages on, Dr Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-05
Top Cast
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Ralph Fiennes
Dr Henry Guthrie
Roger Allam
Alderman Bernard Duxbury
Mark Addy
Joe Fytton
Alun Armstrong
Herbert Trickett
Simon Russell Beale
Sir Edward Elgar
Robert Emms
Robert Horner
Lyndsey Marshal
Mrs Bishop
Ron Cook
Reverend Woodhead
Amara Okereke
Mary Lockwood
Emily Fairn
Bella Holmes
Shaun Thomas
Mitch
Jacob Dudman
Clyde
Oliver Briscombe
Lofty
Taylor Uttley
Ellis
Blake Bentham
Child
Liz Simmons
Mother
Fiona Organ
Weeping Woman
Roxanne Morgan
Flo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bennett
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Choral
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.5M
- Production Studios
- Sony Pictures Classics, BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Hytner
Alan Bennett
George Fenton
Mike Eley
Tariq Anwar
Paul Grindey, Kevin Loader, Charles Moore, Caroline Cooper Charles, Nicholas Hytner
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Loader
Producer
Alan Bennett
Writer
Nicholas Hytner
Producer
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Peter Francis
Production Design
Tariq Anwar
Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Damian Jones
Producer
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Coarse Language
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Choral
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Choral about?
As World War I rages on, Dr Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.
Who directed The Choral?
The Choral was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Who stars in The Choral?
The principal cast of The Choral includes Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Simon Russell Beale.
When was The Choral released and how long is it?
The Choral was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did The Choral make at the box office?
The Choral grossed $9.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Choral?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Choral was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Choral?
The Choral holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).