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Military Wives streaming

2020 Movie United Kingdom Drama, Music, Comedy 113 min Ages 12+
By: Peter Cattaneo With: Sharon Horgan, Teresa Mahoney, Sophie Dix, Lara Rossi, Jason Flemyng

Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs, the story celebrates a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base. As unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping each other to overcome their fears for loved ones in combat.

Filmium rating
64%

Mood

Empowering
Funny
Heartwarming
Inspiring
Joyful
Supportive
Touching
Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Peter Cattaneo
Rosanne Flynn
Rachel Tunnard
India Ria Amarteifio
Davina Sitaram
Teresa Mahoney
Jason Flemyng
Emma Lowndes
Lara Rossi
Kristin Scott Thomas
Amy James-Kelly
Sophie Dix
Sharon Horgan
Gaby French
Collaborative
Diverse Characters
Ensemble Cast
Female Leads
Peter Cattaneo (Director)

Adaptation

Based On A True Story
Based On True Story
Inspired By Real Military Wives Choirs

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character Interactions
Character-Driven
Dialogue-Driven
Dialogue-Heavy
Emotional Resonance
Ensemble
Ensemble Performances
Naturalistic
Performance-Focused

Narrative Structure

Ensemble
Linear

Pace

Accessible
Balanced
Character-Driven
Engaging
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Reflective
Steady

Runtime

Feel-Good
Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Choral
Music-Driven
Musical
Uplifting Music
Uplifting Score

Style

British
Character-Driven
Cinematic
Comedic
Comedy-Drama
Feel-Good
Inspired By True Events
Musical

Time-Period

2010S
2020S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Coping With Separation
Forming A Choir
Media Attention
Partner'S Deployment
Partners Away In War
Personal Expression

Characters

Kate Taylor
Lisa
Military Wives
Supportive Friends
Women
Women Choir
Women Choir Members

Ending

Bittersweet
Celebratory
Hopeful
Positive
Triumphant
Uplifting

Historical Context

2010S
Afghanistan War
Modern
Modern Military Life
Post-2010

Key Plot Points

Bonding Through Music
Forming Choir
Founding A Choir
Friendship Bonds
Global Movement
Media Sensation
Public Performance
Women Create Choir

Plot

Choir Formation
Community
Community Building
Community Support
Female Empowerment
Friendship
Military Families
Military Wives
Music As Healing
Musical Journey
Personal Growth
Women Forming A Choir
Women'S Choir
Women'S Friendship

Setting

British Military Base
Community Space
Contemporary
Home Front
Military Base
Military Bases
Overseas Military Locations
Uk
United Kingdom
Yorkshire

Shooting Location

British Military Bases
Military Base
Military Bases
Uk
Yorkshire

Theme

Community
Coping With Separation
Empowerment
Female Empowerment
Female Friendship
Friendship
Music As Healing
Resilience
Support
Women'S Empowerment

Genre

Comedy
Comedy-Drama
Drama
Feel-Good
Musical

Audiences

Adults
Families
Family
Female Empowerment
General Audiences
Military Families
Music Lovers
Women

Titles

Military Wives
The Singing Club

Reception

Audience Appeal
Audience Approval
Critical Acclaim
Festival Premiere
Mixed Reviews
Positive Critic Consensus
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2019
2020
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