The Choice

Travis Shaw (Benjamin Walker) is a ladies' man who thinks a serious relationship would cramp his easygoing lifestyle. Gabby Holland (Teresa Palmer) is a feisty medical student who's preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend (Tom Welling). Fate brings the two together as Gabby moves next door to Travis, sparking an irresistible attraction that upends both of their lives. As their bond grows, the unlikely couple must decide how far they're willing to go to keep the hope of love alive.

Initial release: February 4, 2016 (Brazil)

Director: Ross Katz

Adapted from: The Choice

Story by: Nicholas Sparks

Screenplay: Bryan Sipe

Travis Shaw (Benjamin Walker) is a vet, living in small coastal town Wilmington, who falls in love on his first meeting with Gabby Holland (Teresa Palmer), who has moved in to the house next door. Gabby is a medical student who is in a relationship with a fellow doctor, Ryan McCarthy (Tom Welling). With Ryan overseas, Gabby and Travis spend more time together, starting a relationship. Ryan returns, and is keen to resume his relationship with Gabby. Unsure of her feelings, Gabby tells Travis that their relationship wasn't necessarily serious, but eventually Gabby and Travis get back together and marry. Over the course of the next few years they have two children and become a happy family.

One evening, after a dinner to which Travis has failed to show due to a work emergency, Gabby drives back home but is involved in an accident with another car. She survives but is now in a coma, which seems permanent. Three months later, Travis is asked to give permission to turn off the life support, as the chances of her waking up again have reduced to 1%. Travis refuses to make this choice. One day, he comes to the clinic and finds her awake again. He takes her home, and they continue to lead their happy life.

Benjamin Walker as Travis Shaw

Teresa Palmer as Gabby Holland

Maggie Grace as Stephanie Parker

Alexandra Daddario as Monica

Tom Welling as Dr. Ryan McCarthy

Tom Wilkinson as Dr. Shep

Noree Victoria as Liz

Brad James as Ben

Anna Enger as Megan

Wilbur Fitzgerald as Mr. Holland

Callan White as Mrs. Holland

Jesse C. Boyd as Matt

Dianne Sellers as Jackie

Brett Rice as Dr. McCarthy

Box office

The Choice grossed $18,730,891 in North America and $4,689,987 in other territories for a worldwide total of $23,420,878.

The film was released in North America on February 5, 2016, alongside Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Hail, Caesar!. The film was projected to gross $7–9 million from 2,631 theaters in its opening weekend.[2] It made $290,000 from Thursday night previews and $6,050,443 in its opening weekend, finishing fifth at the box office behind Kung Fu Panda 3 ($21,242,181), Hail, Caesar! ($11,355,225), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($6,973,316) and The Revenant ($6,939,795).

Critical reception

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