The Choice (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1987, The Choice is a drama film directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Poverty and misery are rife in Gourga, a village in the Sahel. The inhabitants must choose: stay and await international assistance or leave for more fertile regions in the country.
Who’s in it. The Choice stars Moussa Blogo, Aoua Guiraud, Assita Ouedraogo and Fatima Ouedraogo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Choice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Choice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Choice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Choice (1987)?
- In US, The Choice is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Choice worth watching?
- The Choice holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Choice?
- The Choice stars Moussa Blogo, Aoua Guiraud, Assita Ouedraogo, Fatima Ouedraogo and Omar Ouedraogo.
- When was The Choice released?
- The Choice was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.