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Chocolat (2016): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Chocolat is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Roschdy Zem, starring Omar Sy as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat, James Thierrée and Noémie Lvovsky. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $15.3 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Chocolat (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Roschdy Zem
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
Studio
Gaumont
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chocolat About?

The premise of Chocolat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The story follows Chocolat, the first Black stage performer in France, as he rises from obscurity to become a celebrated figure during the Belle Époque in Paris. Forming an innovative duo with Footit, he achieves great popularity and financial success. However, the pressures of newfound wealth, gambling, and the challenges of racial discrimination ultimately strain his friendship with Footit and threaten his career.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Chocolat

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Chocolat Cast & Characters

Omar Sy leads the cast as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat, with James Thierrée as George Footit and Noémie Lvovsky as Yvonne Delvaux. Directed by Roschdy Zem; 70 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

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 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1897, Rafael Padilla, a Black artist and the son of a former Cuban slave, Omar Sy steps into a small but pivotal role as Kananga, a cannibal, in the modest circus Delvaux. George Foottit, a white clown, is asked by the director to elevate his routine. He seizes on a bold idea: pairing Kananga with a new foil, a white authoritarian clown and a Black scapegoat named Chocolat.

The duo’s act spreads quickly through France, reaching Joseph Oller, the director of the Nouveau Cirque, who invites them to perform in his Parisian venue. The immediate success makes Chocolat the first famous Black clown in the country, a phenomenon that stirs envy in his former employer’s wife, who denounces him for being in France illegally.

Full summary

The whole story of Chocolat, scene by scene

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Box office

Chocolat Box Office

Chocolat grossed $15.3 million worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.3M

International
$15.3M
Videos

Chocolat Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Chocolat.

Official Trailer
Quiz

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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Who portrays the title character Chocolat in this film?
Cars

Cars in Chocolat

3 cars on screen, including the 1910 Darracq 14/16 Type RRX and the De Dion-Bouton unknown.

  • 1910 Darracq 14/16 Type RRX in Chocolat 1910 Darracq 14/16 Type RRX Important role
  • De Dion-Bouton unknown in Chocolat De Dion-Bouton unknown Background role
  • 1917 Laffly in Chocolat 1917 Laffly Background role
Details

Chocolat Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Monsieur Chocolat” and “小丑的眼淚”.

Also known as
  • Monsieur Chocolat
  • 小丑的眼淚
  • All Out
  • Pan Čokoláda
  • Μεσιέ Σοκολά
  • מסייה שוקולד
  • Mister Chocolat
  • Csokoládé
  • Шоколад
  • Chocolate
  • 쇼콜라
  • Господин Шоколад
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  • Señor Chocolate
  • Šokolāde
  • شکلات
  • 巧克力
  • Šokoladas

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FAQ

Chocolat FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Chocolat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chocolat?

Chocolat runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Chocolat released?

Chocolat was released on January 5, 2016.

Who directed Chocolat?

Chocolat was directed by Roschdy Zem.

More films by Roschdy Zem

Who is in the cast of Chocolat?

Chocolat stars Omar Sy as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat, James Thierrée as George Footit and Noémie Lvovsky as Yvonne Delvaux, among 70 credited actors.

Where can I watch Chocolat?

In the US, Chocolat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, France Channel and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Chocolat make at the box office?

Chocolat grossed $15.3 million worldwide.

Does Chocolat have a post-credit scene?

No. Chocolat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chocolat in?

The original language of Chocolat is French.

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