Choke (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2001, Choke is a thriller film directed by John Sjogren, running about 89 minutes. “How Much Is Your Last Breath Worth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry, an uptight businessman who sometimes acts with questionable ethics, nevertheless rejects Ron, a scam artist who wants a partner. Ron won't let up and finds a lever to blackmail Henry, whose daughter Gina has killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run car accident. To protect Gina, Henry disposes of Ron, but a murderous sociopath witnesses this crime. Henry and this stranger bond in an odd way, telling stories about their childhoods. Henry makes a deal with the stranger, helping to get rid of the body of one of the stranger's victims. Will this act seal a bargain between the two men and get Henry off the hook, or will the stranger threaten Henry and Gina?
Who’s in it. Choke stars Chelsy Reynolds as Gena, Bradley Armstrong Donohue as Boyfriend, Tamara Cholakian as Kate and Robert Baugh as Pete Farmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Choke has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Choke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Choke tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Choke (2001)?
- In US, Choke is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Choke worth watching?
- Choke holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Choke?
- Choke stars Chelsy Reynolds, Bradley Armstrong Donohue, Tamara Cholakian, Robert Baugh and Dennis Hopper.
- When was Choke released?
- Choke was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.