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Chocolat

2016·Movie
1h 59min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Moving and wholesome

  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Chocolat

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Where can I stream Chocolat legally?

Chocolat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chocolat worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chocolat rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Chocolat?

1 h 59 min

Chocolat runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Chocolat based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chocolat?

Critics100
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Chocolat higher (100) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Chocolat in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Chocolat?

46ARATAUBEBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRDEDK+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chocolat in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Chocolat, including An Insert, Trailers Always Lie, Bad Samaritan.