A Chorus Line
One singular sensation!
1985 • 118 min • Drama · Music
Synopsis
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 62 Audience · 203 · 100%
This musical drama follows a group of diverse dancers auditioning for a spot in a new Broadway show. As the demanding director cuts hopefuls, their personal stories, dreams, and struggles come to light. It explores the sacrifices and passion required to make it in professional dance.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some characters discuss past romantic relationships.
- Characters share personal struggles and insecurities.
- Mild thematic elements around ambition and regret.
What it models well
- Perseverance and dedication
- Pursuing your dreams
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self-expression through art
Talk about it after
- What it takes to pursue a dream
- The challenges of competition
- Understanding different life paths
- The power of live performance
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Top billed cast
Director: Richard Attenborough • Crew: Arnold Schulman
Trailers & clips
A Chorus Line (1985) Original Trailer [HD]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (203)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $14,202,899
- IMDb
- tt0088915
