The Chocolate War (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, The Chocolate War is a drama film directed by Keith Gordon, running about 100 minutes. “Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surreal portrait of a Catholic Private School and its hierarchy. A new student must submit to the bizarre rituals of his peers and the expectations of the school's administration by selling chocolates.
Who’s in it. The Chocolate War stars John Glover as Brother Leon, Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Jerry, Wallace Langham as Archie and Doug Hutchison as Obie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Chocolate War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $303.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chocolate War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chocolate War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chocolate War (1988)?
- In US, The Chocolate War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chocolate War worth watching?
- The Chocolate War holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chocolate War?
- The Chocolate War stars John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham, Doug Hutchison and Corey Gunnestad.
- When was The Chocolate War released?
- The Chocolate War was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.