Sep 5, 6, 19: Movie – MILITARY WIVES
Inspired by the Incredible True Story of The Military Wives Choirs
NZ Herald 3 Stars “This British dramedy has a Calendar Girls or The Full Monty feel-good vibe – which isn’t surprising given director Peter Cattaneo also helmed the latter.”
RAGLAN MOVIES at the OLD SCHOOL, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan
MILITARY WIVESÂ M Offensive Language & Sexual References. Exempt 112 mins | UK
- Saturday 5th September 8.00pm
- Sunday 6th September 4.30pm
- Saturday 19th September 5.30pm
Book online: raglanmovies.nz, call into the Old School office Mon-Fri 10am to 2pm. (Office closed public holidays)
Door sales if available from 30 mins before session times.
Licensed bar & homemade snacks on sale at all screenings.
Adults $15, Concession $12, RCAC Members $12, Children $8.
The reduced concession rate is for $12 concession (student, seniors or CS cards).
In MILITARY WIVES, the Full Monty director Peter Cattaneo recruits A-listers Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan to lead this inspiring drama about the bravery of the women of war, and the power of the music that saved them. The life of a military wife can be thankless. Separated from loved ones, their suffering and sacrifice go unnoticed while they live with the dread of a fateful knock on the door.
But Kate (Kristin Scott Thomas), finds freedom in song and persuades a ragtag group of women on the base to form the Military Wives Choir. Finding their voice together, the misfit choir put two fingers up to stuffy military tradition and their own personal differences. As friendships flourish, even the sceptical rebel and rocker Lisa (Sharon Horgan), is transformed by the choir’s friendship, humour and courage. Inspired by a true-life global phenomenon, Military Wives portrays ordinary women in unbelievably testing circumstances, who find courage in the cathartic power of singing together. The luminous cast belts out pop hits and rock anthems, empowering everyone to overcome their fears together.
Director: Peter Cattaneo (‘The Full Monty’, ‘Opal Dream’, ‘The Rocker’)
Writer: Rosanne Flynn, Rachel Tunnard
Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Davina Sitaram, India Ria Amarteifio, Amy James-Kelly, Robert Whitelock, Greg Wise, Jason Flemyng
2019 M, Offensive language & sexual references 112 mins UK