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The Choral

The Choral

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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.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.

November 7, 2025 · Directed by Nicholas Hytner

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Runtime1h 53m
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What it feels like

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  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
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Cast & crew

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

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