Chocolat (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, Chocolat is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 121 minutes. “…and the world is still indulging!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of Boat Gypsies float down the river, the prejudice of the Mayor leads to a crisis.
Who’s in it. Chocolat stars Juliette Binoche as Vianne Rocher, Alfred Molina as Count Paul de Reynaud, Johnny Depp as Roux and Judi Dench as Armande Voizin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Chocolat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $152.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chocolat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chocolat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chocolat (2000)?
- In US, Chocolat is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chocolat worth watching?
- Chocolat holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chocolat?
- Chocolat stars Juliette Binoche, Alfred Molina, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench and Leslie Caron.
- When was Chocolat released?
- Chocolat was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.