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The Chosen

PG19811h 47mJeremy Kagan
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 66
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"One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose."

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

Drama
FriendshipTeenage BoyJewish CultureFather Son Relationship

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What is The Chosen (1981) about?

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

Who stars in The Chosen?

The Chosen stars Barry Miller (Reuven Malter), Robby Benson (Danny Saunders), Maximilian Schell (Professor David Malter), Rod Steiger (Reb Saunders), Hildy Brooks (Mrs. Saunders). The film was directed by Jeremy Kagan.

How long is The Chosen?

The Chosen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is The Chosen worth watching?

The Chosen holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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