The Choice (2016)
A couple's earnest romance in a small town faces life's defining events with melancholy and feel-good moments.
Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.
How intense is The Choice?
The Choice has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Choice feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholyearnestfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Choice
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Choice for you?
Is The Choice scary?
No. The Choice is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Choice gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Choice sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Choice OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Choice?
The Choice runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream The Choice?
The Choice is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Choice have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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