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Chocolat

2016·Movie
1h 59min
84
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A , comedy: , but hopeful, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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The true story of the first black artist.

Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.
Historical DramaShowbizBiographicalSocial CommentaryClass and CapitalismMelancholyParisianPathosFriendship

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Chocolat?

In the United States, Chocolat streams on Prime and France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Chocolat worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will Chocolat make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Chocolat plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Chocolat in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Chocolat use?

An InsertTrailers Always LieBad SamaritanForbidden FruitGo and Sin No MoreRule of ThreeChildren Are CruelChildren Are CruelFrom Bad to WorseThis Is Unforgivable!Heel–Face TurnChocolate of Romanceand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including An Insert, Trailers Always Lie, and Bad Samaritan.