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Chocolat

2000·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic646.7Rotten Tomatoes63%83%
IMDb7.2Metacritic646.7Rotten Tomatoes63%83%

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

One taste is all it takes.

In the winter of 1959, a single mother and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town, where they open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.
Romantic DramaMagical RealismCharming & WhimsicalHistorical French SettingSocial CommentaryFood-Centric StoryHeartwarming & UpliftingCommunity TransformationElegant Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Lasse Hallström, Libbie Barr
Written by:
Robert Nelson Jacobs, Joanne Harris
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Kerry Barden, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Rachel Portman, Kyrsten Mate, David Boulton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Chocolat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chocolat legally?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloKanopyHoopla

Chocolat is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chocolat worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chocolat rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Chocolat?

2 h 1 min

Chocolat runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Chocolat based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chocolat?

Critics64
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Chocolat higher (74) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Chocolat a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$153 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $153 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What language is Chocolat in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chocolat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chocolat in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chocolat use?

Child by RapeCool Old LadyCool Old LadyTrailers Always LieFood PornFood PornBeware the Nice OnesBeware the Nice OnesBlackmailEnvironmental SymbolismVillain with Good PublicitySlain in Their Sleepand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 storytelling tropes for Chocolat, including Child by Rape, Cool Old Lady, Cool Old Lady.