The Choice
“Let your heart decide.”
Synopsis
Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Choice (2016 Movie - Nicholas Sparks) Official Trailer – “Choose Love”Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-16
Top Cast
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Benjamin Walker
Travis Parker
Teresa Palmer
Gabby Holland
Maggie Grace
Stephanie Parker
Alexandra Daddario
Monica
Tom Welling
Ryan McCarthy
Brett Rice
Dr. McCarthy
Brad James
Ben
Jesse C. Boyd
Matt
Noree Victoria
Liz
Anna Enger Ritch
Megan
Ashley LeConte Campbell
Maryanne McCarthy
Lou Lou Safran
Katie
Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Shep
Vance Griswold
Jesse
Sharon Blackwood
Cora
Marty Stonerock
Alice Vandy
Diane Sellers
Jackie
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Mr. Holland
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.37x
+$13.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Katz
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Sipe
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- The Choice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.7M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Nicholas Sparks Productions, The Safran Company, Good Universe, POW!
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Katz
Bryan Sipe, Nicholas Sparks
Marcelo Zarvos
Alar Kivilo
Lucy Donaldson, Joe Klotz
Theresa Park, Peter Safran, Nicholas Sparks, Hans Ritter
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Katz
Director
Bryan Sipe
Screenplay
Theresa Park
Producer
Peter Safran
Producer
Nicholas Sparks
Producer
Alar Kivilo
Director of Photography
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Lucy Donaldson
Editor
Joe Klotz
Editor
Mark Garner
Production Design
Alex Bovaird
Costume Design
Worth Bjorn Walters
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Copeman
Stunt Coordinator
Dino Muccio
Stunt Coordinator
John Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Choice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Choice about?
Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.
Who directed The Choice?
The Choice was directed by Ross Katz.
Who stars in The Choice?
The principal cast of The Choice includes Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling.
When was The Choice released and how long is it?
The Choice was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Choice?
The Choice had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $23.7M at the worldwide box office (2.37 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Choice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Choice was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
Is The Choice based on a book or true story?
The Choice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicholas Sparks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Choice?
The Choice holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).