The Choirboys (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, The Choirboys is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 119 minutes. “Don't look for these guys in church.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Los Angeles cops decide to take off some of the pressures of their jobs by engaging in various forms of after-hours debauchery.
Who’s in it. The Choirboys stars Charles Durning as Spermwhale Whalen, Louis Gossett Jr. as Calvin Motts, Perry King as Baxter Slate and Clyde Kusatsu as Francis Tanaguchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Choirboys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Choirboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Choirboys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Choirboys (1977)?
- In US, The Choirboys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Choirboys worth watching?
- The Choirboys holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Choirboys?
- The Choirboys stars Charles Durning, Louis Gossett Jr., Perry King, Clyde Kusatsu and Stephen Macht.
- When was The Choirboys released?
- The Choirboys was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.