Choke (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Choke is a 2008 comedy drama starring Anjelica Huston. It is partly based on Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Based on
- Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Choke About?
The premise of Choke without spoilers, adapted from Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A darkly comedic drama follows Victor Mancini, a sex-addicted med-school dropout struggling to support his emotionally unstable mother. He works a mundane job re-enacting colonial history while secretly feigning choking to receive money from wealthy individuals. As he navigates this deceptive lifestyle and complex relationships, a surprising revelation about his mother and the identity of his father forces him to confront uncomfortable truths and unravel a web of secrets.
Choke Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex addict
- casual sex
- falling asleep during sex
- sex scene
- sex in a hospital
- sex in a church
- cunnilingus
- sex in an airplane bathroom
- panties
- one night stand
- girl in bra and panties
- blow job
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- loveless sex
- cowboy sex position
- having sex with skirt hiked up
- simulated rape
- hand kissing
- fellatio
- banishment
- drug use
- bible
- sexual fantasy
- orgasm
- sexual compulsion
- love
- loser
- hand job
- ejaculation
- anonymous sex
- anal sex
- covered female frontal nudity
- female frontal nudity
- bra removing
- penis
- undressing
- pantyhose
- watching tv
- one word title
- hospital
- restaurant
- scam
- choking
- friend
- con man
- colonial theme park
- food
- theme park
- choking to death
- alzheimer's disease
- vibrator
Choke Cast
Anjelica Huston stars in Choke.
Choke Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Choke 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Choke Plot Summary
What happens in Choke from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Victor Mancini, played by Sam Rockwell, is a sex addict working as a reenactor of life in Colonial America. He partners with his best friend, Denny, portrayed by Brad William Henke, who is also a reformed sex addict. In order to financially support his mother, who is currently hospitalized and under the care of Anjelica Huston, Victor resorts to a rather unorthodox method: he deliberately chokes in restaurants to elicit sympathy and monetary donations from those who come to his aid.
Full summary
The whole story of Choke, scene by scene
Choke Box Office
Choke grossed $4 million worldwide. $2.9 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (27%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4M
- US & Canada
- $2.9M
- International
- $1.1M
Choke Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Choke.
How Well Do You Know Choke?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Victor Mancini's main way of making money?
Cars in Choke
6 cars on screen, including the 1982 GMC RTS and the International S-Series.
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1982 GMC RTS Minor role -
International S-Series Minor role -
1986 Audi 5000 Wagon C3 Background role -
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Background role
Choke Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Soffocare” and “Удушье”.
- Also known as
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- Soffocare
- Удушье
- Choke - Asfixia
- Choke - Der Simulant
- Asfixia
- Fulladás
- Udław się
- Zalknutí
- 窒色
- עמוק בגרון
- Choke: No Sufoco
- Пунт
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- Aizrīties
- 질식: 어느 섹스 중독자의 초상
- Задуха
- Tıkanma
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Movies Like Choke
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Choke, Choking Man and Cheech.
Choke FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Choke, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Choke?
Choke runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Choke released?
Choke was released on September 26, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Choke?
Choke stars Anjelica Huston.
How much did Choke make at the box office?
Choke grossed $4 million worldwide ($2.9 million domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Choke rated?
Choke has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is Choke based on a book?
Yes. Choke is partly adapted from Choke by Chuck Palahniuk.
Does Choke have a post-credit scene?
No. Choke has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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