Chocolat (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Chocolat is a 1989 drama directed by Claire Denis, starring Kenneth Cranham, François Cluzet and Isaach De Bankolé. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chocolat About?
The premise of Chocolat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small French village in 1959, the arrival of Vianne Roch and her daughter brings a surprising change as winter approaches. Vianne opens a chocolate shop, directly challenging the strict traditions of the local priest and the conservative villagers. Her tempting treats awaken long-repressed desires and passions, stirring up secrets and creating a sweet rebellion against the somber mood of Lent and the community’s established order.
Chocolat Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- africa
- colonialism
- cameroon
- racism
- race relations
- female filmmaker
- reference to those barren leaves by aldous huxley
- reference to rudyard kipling
- reference to queen elizabeth ii
- f rated
- title directed by female
- master servant relationship
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- hyena
- directorial debut
- 1950s
- interracial relationship
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- female director
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- flatulence
- handsome man
- woman
- live action
- 16mm format
- shower
- male frontal nudity
- gun
- father daughter relationship
- doctor
- cookbook
- airplane
Chocolat Cast
Kenneth Cranham leads the cast, with François Cluzet and Isaach De Bankolé. Directed by Claire Denis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Claire Denis
Also Starring in Chocolat
· 6 moreMore from Claire Denis
More films directed by Claire Denis, best-rated first: 35 Shots of Rum, The Intruder, Beau Travail and White Material.
Chocolat Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chocolat 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Chocolat Plot Summary
What happens in Chocolat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An adult woman named France walks along a road toward Douala in Cameroon, a journey that begins with the quiet practicality of a ride but quickly unfolds into something richer and more perceptive. She is picked up by William J. Park, an African American who has moved to Africa and is driving north to Limbe with his son. The ride becomes a moving stage for memory, and as they travel, France’s mind drifts back to a different time and place.
Full summary
The whole story of Chocolat, scene by scene
Chocolat Box Office
Chocolat grossed $2.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
Chocolat Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chocolat.
How Well Do You Know Chocolat?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the woman whose childhood memories form the heart of the story?
Cars in Chocolat
12 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford F-100 and the 1975 Peugeot 504 Break.
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1956 Ford F-100 Important role -
1975 Peugeot 504 Break Important role -
1953 Citroën 11 BL Minor role -
1946 Dodge W-Series Minor role
Chocolat Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Chocolate” and “巧克力”.
- Also known as
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- Chocolate
- 巧克力
- 초콜릿
- 초콜렛
- Chocolat – Verbotene Sehnsucht
- Çikolata
- Czekolada
- Čokolada
- Čokoláda
- Шоколад
- Ciocolată
- Xocolata
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Movies Like Chocolat
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Chocolat, Better Than Chocolate and Chloé.
Chocolat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chocolat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chocolat?
Chocolat runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Chocolat released?
Chocolat was released on May 1, 1989.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Claire Denis.
More films by Claire Denis Who is in the cast of Chocolat?
Chocolat stars Kenneth Cranham, François Cluzet and Isaach De Bankolé, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Chocolat make at the box office?
Chocolat grossed $2.3 million worldwide.
How is Chocolat rated?
Chocolat has 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Chocolat have a post-credit scene?
No. Chocolat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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