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Military Wives

"Inspired By The Incredible True Story Of The Military Wives Choirs"

2020

1h 53m

6.5(198 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Ingenious Media

Tempo Productions

Embankment Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kate

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Lisa

Amy James-Kelly

Amy James-Kelly

Sarah

Lara Rossi

Lara Rossi

Ruby

Gaby French

Gaby French

Jess

Emma Lowndes

Emma Lowndes

Annie

India Ria Amarteifio

India Ria Amarteifio

Frankie

Laura Checkley

Laura Checkley

Maz

Jason Flemyng

Jason Flemyng

Crooks

Greg Wise

Greg Wise

Richard

Creative team

Directed by: Peter Cattaneo
Written by: Rachel Tunnard
Rosanne Flynn
Produced by: Ben Pugh
Piers Tempest

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