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Boychoir

  • 2014
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.2K
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Dustin Hoffman in Boychoir (2014)
Stet, a troubled and angry 12-year-old from the wrong side of the tracks, ends up at an elite music academy, the fictitious National Boychoir Academy.  Completely out of his element, Stet finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding choir master who recognizes a unique talent in the young boy as he pushes him to find his creative heart and soul in music.
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After his single mother dies, a young boy with an excellent voice is sent to a prestigious choir school and has trouble adapting to the culture of the school.After his single mother dies, a young boy with an excellent voice is sent to a prestigious choir school and has trouble adapting to the culture of the school.After his single mother dies, a young boy with an excellent voice is sent to a prestigious choir school and has trouble adapting to the culture of the school.

  • Director
    • François Girard
  • Writer
    • Ben Ripley
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Kathy Bates
    • Eddie Izzard
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    7.2K
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    • Director
      • François Girard
    • Writer
      • Ben Ripley
    • Stars
      • Dustin Hoffman
      • Kathy Bates
      • Eddie Izzard
    • 40User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Dustin Hoffman in Boychoir (2014)
    Dustin Hoffman, Robin Bronk, Eddie Izzard, Kevin McHale, and Garrett Wareing at an event for Boychoir (2014)
    Dustin Hoffman, Robin Bronk, François Girard, Eddie Izzard, and Garrett Wareing at an event for Boychoir (2014)
    Dustin Hoffman, Judy Cairo, Carol Baum, François Girard, Jane Goldenring, Eddie Izzard, Josh Lucas, Kevin McHale, and Garrett Wareing at an event for Boychoir (2014)
    Kevin McHale at an event for Boychoir (2014)
    François Girard and Ben Ripley at an event for Boychoir (2014)
    Dustin Hoffman at an event for Boychoir (2014)
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    Josh Lucas at an event for Boychoir (2014)

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    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Carvelle
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Headmistress
    Eddie Izzard
    Eddie Izzard
    • Drake
    Kevin McHale
    Kevin McHale
    • Wooly
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Gerard
    Debra Winger
    Debra Winger
    • Ms. Steel
    Garrett Wareing
    Garrett Wareing
    • Stet
    Joe West
    • Devon
    River Alexander
    River Alexander
    • Raffi
    Sam Poon
    Sam Poon
    • Frederick
    Dante Soriano
    • Fernando
    Erica Piccininni
    Erica Piccininni
    • Debbie
    Grant Venable
    • Andre
    Janine DiVita
    Janine DiVita
    • Sally
    Tijuana Ricks
    Tijuana Ricks
    • Mrs. Kempner
    Fernando Malvar-Ruiz
    • Maestro Molina
    Mackenzie Wareing
    • Stephanie
    • (as Mackenzie Taylor Wareing)
    Evelyn Manchester
    • Elise
    • Director
      • François Girard
    • Writer
      • Ben Ripley
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    • Trivia
      Dustin Hoffman seriously studied the piano in his youth, but was not considered talented enough to make a career of it, just like his character Master Carvelle.
    • Goofs
      Most of the music in this film is altered from its original versions, in some cases ending up dramatically different. Handel's Coronation Anthem, "Zadok the Priest", for example, is sung for about sixteen bars, when the audience suddenly applauds, some four or five minutes before the authentic piece would have been finished. Very few of these modifications were noted in the credits as "arranged by . . ." Speaking of poor Handel, his name is listed in the credits several times (the film score uses several of his works) as "Georges Friedrich Handel". Why would the French spelling of "George" be used? Handel was German, writing most of his music in England and Ireland. (Even the French-language Wikipedia page lists him as George, with the German alternative of Georg also noted.) And the reference to his "Alleluia" from Messiah borders on criminal. Everyone knows - or certainly should know in a production like this that strives to appear "classical" - that the piece was titled "Hallelujah" in every creditable published edition.
    • Quotes

      Master Carvelle: Your clock is ticking kid.

      Stet: Well your clock is ticking too old man.

    • Connections
      Features It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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    9/10
    The beautiful music of Boychoir is what lingers long after the credits roll
    I attended TIFF for one reason and one reason only, Boychoir. After swooning over François Girard's The Red Violin I was looking forward to a beautiful story set to beautiful music. I was not disappointed. The story is told in sections, reminiscent of Violin. In the case of Boychoir, however, it is not necessary and, as a result, the story does not flow seamlessly. The audience will easily fill in the gaps though and will be quickly won over by what Girard knows best – the music.

    From start to finish, the music is breathtaking. The music of American Boychoir provides the thread that the story lacks. Not only does the music provide the thread, it provides the heart of the story as well. You will catch yourself smiling as the boys, known for their sophistication, sing a silly song when no one is looking. You will shed a tear when angelic voices rise to meet the demands of their choir master. The music is in equal measure haunting and uplifting. The members of American Boychoir, who were not recreated but actually recruited for this film, look like seasoned veterans on screen. It is clear that the music is a part of them and singing appears as natural as breathing.

    Newcomer Garrett Wareing is subtle in his performance and a joy to watch. Veterans Dustin Hoffman, Eddie Izzard, Josh Lucas and Debra Winger undoubtedly earn their paycheck. Kathy Bates has some wonderful lines and delivers them brilliantly.

    But the beautiful music of Boychoir is what lingers long after the credits roll.
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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2015 (Singapore)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hear My Song
    • Filming locations
      • Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    • Production companies
      • Informant Films
      • Informant Media
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,146,094
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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