Film · 2019
Military Wives
Directed by Peter Cattaneo · starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Jason Flemyng and Sharon Horgan
- 1 h 52 min
- 12
- Comedy · Drama
UK
- Released in the UK 5 March 2020
- 6.7 AverageMovieNCo
- 7.0 Users6 votes
- 6.4 Critics5 reviews
Synopsis
Based in the real international phenomenon of military wives choirs.
While the men were going away to war in Afghanistan, they were staying behind at home. 'Military Wives' is based on all of the women who stayed behind while their husbands went to war, and in particular in a group of women who decided to create a music chorus in a military base.
Kate (Kristin Scott Thomas) was for a long time the chair of the Social Committee for the group, but now she has to step away because Lisa (Sharon Horgan) has been chose for this position. Each of them has a different vision for the type of activities that should be develop. Kate wants to continue doing book clubs and community work, while Lisa proposes calmer plans that allow her to have a glass of wine. Surprisingly, they both agree with the idea of creating a choir, even thought each has a different method. They crate the first military wives choir. During practice, the whole group gets closer. Their newly built friendship joins them in a moment full of fear and worrying about their loved ones, that are in one of the most dangerous situations. Besides this, the group will become an example for the world and they will find themselves in the center of the media coverage. Together, they think about how much of their identity is wrapped up in their husbands. The support that will emerge between these women and their resistance spirit and fight is the focus of this film. 'Military Wives' is directed by Petter Cattaneo director of 'Full Monty' and written by Rosanne Flynn and Rachel Tunnard.
Where to watch Military Wives
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 112 min1 hour and 52 minutes
- Box office
- £2.4min UK
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Military Wives?
- 1 hour and 52 minutes (112 minutes).
- When was Military Wives released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 5 March 2020.
- Who directed Military Wives?
- Peter Cattaneo.
- Who is in Military Wives?
- It stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Jason Flemyng, Sharon Horgan and Gaby French.
- Where can I watch Military Wives?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
- How much did Military Wives make?
- It took £2.4 million in UK.
Cast
Full cast (12)-
Kristin Scott Thomas Kate
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Jason Flemyng Crooks
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Sharon Horgan Lisa
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Gaby French Jess
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Teresa Mahoney Background Choir
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Lara Rossi Ruby
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Greg Wise Richard
- Director
- Peter Cattaneo
- Writers
- Rachel Tunnard, Rosanne Flynn
- Producers
- Hugo Grumbar, Zygi Kamasa
Videos and trailers
All 2 videosPhotos and posters
All 10 photosReviews
All 5 reviews- 1033 %
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What the critics say average 6.4 from 5 outlets
- 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterLeslie Felperin
At the very least, it forms a pleasing companion piece to Full Monty by again deploying an eclectic, likeably normal-looking ensemble (nearly all women this time instead of men) to tell a story…
Read - 7.0 Screen DailyAllan Hunter
You are well aware of the shameless manipulation and can second-guess exactly where it is going and yet resistance is futile. It tugs at the heartstrings with such determination and sincerity that…
Read - 6.0 VarietyAmy Nicholson
If you?ve seen even one based-on-a-true-story British misfit hobbyists movie, you already know the tune.
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Box office
Weekend by weekend-
UK £2.4m
Soundtrack
All 12 songsTrivia
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Composer
The music composer for 'Military Wives' is Lorne Balfe, that has worked in the soundtracks of 'The Dark Knight', 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' and 'Megamind'.
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Genre
Director Peter Cattaneo doesn't consider 'Military Wives' as a comedy even though it provoques laughter but neither a drama-comedy
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Premiere in the US
'Military Wives' made its debut in the United States in the Palm Springs Film Festival.
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