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Chocolat (2000)

“One taste is all it takes.”

7.0/10 · 3,562 votes 2h 1m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#43 of 125 films from 2000 #778 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Written by Joanne Harris, Robert Nelson Jacobs

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Overview

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.

Cast

Juliette Binocheas Vianne Rocher
Alfred Molinaas Count Paul de Reynaud
Johnny Deppas Roux
Judi Denchas Armande Voizin
Leslie Caronas Mrs. Audel
Carrie-Anne Mossas Caroline Clairmont
Aurelien Parent Koenigas Luc Clairmont
Lena Olinas Josephine Muscat
Peter Stormareas Serge Muscat
John Woodas Guillaume Blerot
Antonio Gilas Jean-Marc Drou
Hélène Cardonaas Francoise Drou
Hugh O'Conoras Father Henri
Victoire Thivisolas Anouk Rocher

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 2000
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) — longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$152,700,626 (6.1× budget)
IMDbtt0241303

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Questions

How long is Chocolat?
Chocolat runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Chocolat worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 3,562 votes, which places it #43 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 66%) and #778 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Lasse Hallström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), A Dog's Purpose (2017).
Who stars in Chocolat?
Juliette Binoche as Vianne Rocher; Alfred Molina as Count Paul de Reynaud; Johnny Depp as Roux; Judi Dench as Armande Voizin; Leslie Caron as Mrs. Audel; Carrie-Anne Moss as Caroline Clairmont.
What is Chocolat rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chocolat?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7574.

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