Chocolat

2000, Drama, 2h 1m

117 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Chocolat is a charmingly light-hearted fable with a lovely performance by Binoche. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When mysterious Vianne and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, no one could have imagined the impact that she and her spirited daughter would have on the community stubbornly rooted in tradition. Within days, she opens an unusual chocolate shop, across the square from the church. Her ability to perceive her customers' desires and satisfy them with just the right confection, coaxes the villagers to abandon themselves to temptation -- just as Lent begins.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Violence|Scene of Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Lasse Hallström
  • Producer:
    David Brown, Kit Golden, Leslie Holleran
  • Writer:
    Joanne Harris, Robert Nelson Jacobs
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $71.3M
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  • Distributor:
    Miramax Films
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Juliette Binoche
Vianne Rocher
Johnny Depp
Roux
Lena Olin
Josephine Muscat
Judi Dench
Amande Voizin
Alfred Molina
Comte de Reynaud
Peter Stormare
Serge Muscat
Carrie-Anne Moss
Caroline Claimont
Leslie Caron
Madame Audel
John Wood
Guillaume Blerot
Hugh O'Conor
Pere Henri
Victoire Thivisol
Anouk Rocher
Aurelien Parent Koenig
Luc Clairmont
Lasse Hallström
Director
Joanne Harris
Writer
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Screenwriter
Alan C. Blomquist
Executive Producer
David Brown
Producer
Mark Cooper
Co-Producer
Kit Golden
Producer
Leslie Holleran
Producer
Meryl Poster
Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Roger Pratt
Cinematography
Andrew Mondshein
Film Editing
Antoinette Boulat
Casting
Suzanne Smith
Casting
David Gropman
Production Manager
John Frankish
Art Director
Louise Marzaroli
Art Director
Lucy Richardson
Art Director
Stephenie McMillan
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for Chocolat

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Audience Reviews for Chocolat

  • Mar 26, 2016
    Lighthearted and fluffy to a fault, Chocolat may not be the deepest nor the most thought provoking film out there, but it's certainly a "treat" for all those who want a funny, delightful and sweet film.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    I thought this was gonna be a dumb romance, but this movie was really good. The true great thing is the music, the score was perfect if you ask me. I think they could've made the town brighter and more colorful if you get what im saying. The acting was great, and deserved more recognition. The plot was well done and fun. This was a very good movie, and I wish you see it.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Jul 26, 2011
    Delightful and warm-hearted film with some great performances and a touching dramatic storyline.
    Chris B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 05, 2011
    Though the name may suggest it to be a romance poetry kind of movie, Chocolat is by far nothing as mention above. Nominated for Oscar for her work in Chocolat, Juliette Binoche did a marvelous job playing Vianne, a single mother with a gift of cocoa cooking who come into a small France village and influence the people for a modern change. Johnny Depp is heavily advertise in this movie though not particularly a bad thing but he has minimum screen time. Lena Olin and Alfred Molina leave me impressed by their stellar acting and performance. 8.2/10.
    Mesh B Super Reviewer
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