Chocolat (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Chocolat is a comedy and drama film directed by Roschdy Zem, running about 119 minutes. “The true story of the first black artist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The history of the clown Chocolate, the first black circus artist in France, which has a great success in the late 19th century.
Who’s in it. Chocolat stars Omar Sy as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat, James Thierrée as George Footit, Clotilde Hesme as Marie Hecquet and Olivier Gourmet as Joseph Oller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Chocolat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2016)?
- In US, Chocolat is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chocolat worth watching?
- Chocolat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chocolat?
- Chocolat stars Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet and Frédéric Pierrot.
- When was Chocolat released?
- Chocolat was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.