Chocolat (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Chocolat is a drama film directed by Claire Denis, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. On her way to visit her childhood home in a colonial outpost in Northern Cameroon, a young French woman recalls her childhood, her memories concentrating on her family's houseboy.
Who’s in it. Chocolat stars Isaach De Bankolé as Protée, Giulia Boschi as Aimée Dalens, François Cluzet as Marc Dalens and Jean-Claude Adelin as Luc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Chocolat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chocolat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chocolat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chocolat (1988)?
- In US, Chocolat is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chocolat worth watching?
- Chocolat holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chocolat?
- Chocolat stars Isaach De Bankolé, Giulia Boschi, François Cluzet, Jean-Claude Adelin and Mireille Perrier.
- When was Chocolat released?
- Chocolat was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.