Strawberry and Chocolate (1993): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1993, Strawberry and Chocolate is a comedy and drama film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Havana, Cuba, 1979. Flamboyantly gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to become friends with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two. But can it last? Strawberry and Chocolate became an instant hit when it was released, and has become a classic of Cuban cinema due to its charming and authentic exploration of a connection between two people under historical circumstances that seem levelled against them.

Who’s in it. Strawberry and Chocolate stars Jorge Perugorría as Diego, Vladimir Cruz as David, Mirta Ibarra as Nancy and Francisco Gattorno as Miguel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Strawberry and Chocolate has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strawberry and Chocolate page.

If you liked it. Fans of Strawberry and Chocolate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.