The Chosen (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, The Chosen is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Antonio Chavarrías, running about 111 minutes. “Orders are not to be questioned. Orders are to be executed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spain, 1937. Ramón Mercader, a young communist combatant, is recruited and trained by the Soviet intelligence service to participate in a top secret mission ordered by the ruthless dictator Joseph Stalin: the assassination of his former political rival, Leon Trotsky, who is living in exile in Mexico.
Who’s in it. The Chosen stars Alfonso Herrera as Ramón Mercader, Hannah Murray as Sylvia Ageloff, Henry Goodman as Trotsky and Julian Sands as Kotov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Chosen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chosen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chosen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chosen (2016)?
- In US, The Chosen is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chosen worth watching?
- The Chosen holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chosen?
- The Chosen stars Alfonso Herrera, Hannah Murray, Henry Goodman, Julian Sands and Elvira Mínguez.
- When was The Chosen released?
- The Chosen was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.