The Chorus
Les Choristes
Synopsis
In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Les Choristes Bande-Annonce (The Chorus Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-02
Top Cast
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Gérard Jugnot
Clément Mathieu
François Berléand
Rachin
Kad Merad
Chabert
Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Father Maxence
Marie Bunel
Violette Morhange
Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Pierre Morhange
Maxence Perrin
Pépinot
Grégory Gatignol
Pascal Mondain
Thomas Blumenthal
Corbin
Cyril Bernicot
Le Querrec
Philippe du Janerand
Mr. Langlois
Carole Weiss
Countess
Erick Desmarestz
Doctor Dervaux
Didier Flamand
Pépinot adult
Jacques Perrin
Pierre Morhange adult
Simon Fargeot
Boniface
Théodule Carré-Cassaigne
Leclerc
Armen Godel
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.77x
+$78.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Barratier
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Lopes-Curval, Christophe Barratier
- Original Score
- Christophe Barratier, Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Les Choristes
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.6M
- Production Studios
- Galatée Films, Pathé Renn Productions, Vega Film, France 2 Cinéma, Novo Arturo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Barratier
Philippe Lopes-Curval, Christophe Barratier, René Wheeler, Noël-Noël, Georges Chaperot
Christophe Barratier, Bruno Coulais
Dominique Gentil, Carlo Varini, Jean-Jacques Bouhon
Yves Deschamps
Arthur Cohn, Nicolas Mauvernay, Jacques Perrin
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Lopes-Curval
Screenplay
Christophe Barratier
Director
Christophe Barratier
Screenplay
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Nicolas Mauvernay
Producer
Dominique Gentil
Director of Photography
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Yves Deschamps
Editor
Jean-Jacques Bouhon
Director of Photography
Jacques Perrin
Producer
François Chauvaud
Production Design
Françoise Guégan
Costume Design
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chorus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chorus about?
In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
Who directed The Chorus?
The Chorus was directed by Christophe Barratier.
Who stars in The Chorus?
The principal cast of The Chorus includes Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Kad Merad, Jean-Paul Bonnaire, Marie Bunel.
When was The Chorus released and how long is it?
The Chorus was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Chorus?
The Chorus had a reported production budget of $5.3M and grossed $83.6M at the worldwide box office (15.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Chorus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chorus was composed by Christophe Barratier, Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chorus?
The Chorus holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).