Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- inspiring
- passionate
- elegant
- historical movie night
- classical music evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a well-crafted, entertaining, and thematically sensitive biopic elevated by Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s performance, direction, and cathartic score, while noting its conventional structure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Joseph Bologne achieves prominence as a violinist and composer while confronting the racial restrictions of 18th-century French society.
Joseph's artistic and romantic ambitions are repeatedly shaped by courtly privilege, legitimacy, and exclusion.
Violin duels, composition scenes, and cathartic classical performances make Joseph's artistry central to the film's dramatic language.
Joseph's relationship with Marie-Josephine develops within an aristocratic world that limits their freedom and prospects.
Films like Chevalier, and why
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
musical biographical drama centered on a groundbreaking Black artist overcoming institutional racism and social exclusion
The Favourite
18th-century period drama combining aristocratic society, forbidden romance, racial politics, and sumptuous music
Respect
inspiring artist biopic shaped by racial barriers, ambition, and emotionally charged musical performance
Amadeus
stylized historical biographical drama about a gifted composer navigating love, status, and artistic rivalry
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Williams
- Release Date
- 2023-04-20
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (136)
Cast
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.
- Samara Weaving
- Lucy Boynton
- Alex Fitzalan
- Minnie Driver
- Sian Clifford
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes
- Marton Csokas
- Alec Newman
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Chevalier about?
- An electrifying period biopic follows Joseph Bologne as he challenges aristocratic prejudice through musical genius, fencing skill, and a dangerous romance.
- What is Chevalier like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chevalier as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Chevalier violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Chevalier as mild.
- What did critics think of Chevalier?
- Critics broadly found the film a well-crafted, entertaining, and thematically sensitive biopic elevated by Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s performance, direction, and cathartic score, while noting its conventional structure.
- Which films are like Chevalier?
- Films with a similar feel include Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Favourite, Respect, and Amadeus.
- How long is Chevalier?
- Chevalier runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Chevalier?
- In United States, Chevalier is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
