The Chosen

The Chosen

1981 · 105 min · EN · PG · 7.0 (20 votes)
Dir. Jeremy Kagan · Starring Barry Miller, Robby Benson, Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Hildy Brooks, Kaethe Fine · Music Elmer Bernstein

One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.

Drama

In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their two families.

VIBE

A warm, earnest look at enduring friendship across divides. It feels like a cherished memory, exploring the bonds of youth and family with gentle sincerity. A quiet, character-focused drama that resonates long after viewing.

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