The Chaperone (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, The Chaperone is an animation and documentary film directed by Fraser Munden, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The Chaperone tells the true, previously untold story of a lone school teacher who fought off an entire motorcycle gang while chaperoning a middle school dance in a church basement in 1970s Montreal, Canada. Told from the first person unscripted perspective of the school teacher and DJ who were there that night, The Chaperone recreates the whole scene using hand drawn animation, miniature sets, puppets, live action Kung Fu and explosions all done in stereoscopic 3D. With over 10,000 hand drawings (many of which were colored in crayon by hand), an original blaxploitation score and featuring a cast of over 200 people, The Chaperone is an unconventional approach to documentary shorts.
Who’s in it. The Chaperone stars Ralph Whims as Self (voice), Stefan Czernatowicz as Self (voice), Fraser Munden as Young Stefan and Chris McMahon as Young Ralph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Chaperone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chaperone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chaperone tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chaperone (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chaperone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chaperone worth watching?
- The Chaperone holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chaperone?
- The Chaperone stars Ralph Whims, Stefan Czernatowicz, Fraser Munden, Chris McMahon and Fred Nguyen Khan.
- When was The Chaperone released?
- The Chaperone was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.