The Choral is a 2025 British historical drama film co-produced and directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Alan Bennett. The movie is set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Ramsden during World War I, the film follows a local choral society struggling as most of its male members enlist for war. With their traditional choir depleted, an unconventional new choirmaster, Dr. Henry Guthrie, recruits singers including teenagers and wounded soldiers to prepare a performance of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Against the backdrop of war and with some tension in community and personal losses, the ensemble highlights the redemptive power of music.
Movie Title: The Choral
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: 7 November 2025 (United Kingdom); 25 December 2025 (United States)
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Writers: Alan Bennett
Producers: Kevin Loader, Nicholas Hytner, Damian Jones
Production Companies: Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Cast and Roles:
- Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Henry Guthrie
- Roger Allam as Alderman Bernard Duxbury
- Mark Addy as Mr. Fyton
- Alun Armstrong as Mr. Trickett
- Simon Russell Beale as Edward Elgar
- Robert Emms as Robert Horner
- Lyndsey Marshal as Mrs. Bishop
- Emily Fairn as Bella
- Jacob Dudman as Clyde
- Amara Okereke as Mary
- Shaun Thomas as Mitch
Running Time: 113 minutes
Age Rating: 12A / Rated R (varies by region; engages wartime themes, language, social topics)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Genres: Historical Drama, Music, War, Ensemble
Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Adolpho Veloso
Editing: Tariq Anwar
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