Better Than Chocolate (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Better Than Chocolate is a drama and romance film directed by Anne Wheeler, running about 101 minutes. “A delicious romantic comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.
Who’s in it. Better Than Chocolate stars Karyn Dwyer as Maggie, Christina Cox as Kim, Wendy Crewson as Lila and Ann-Marie MacDonald as Frances, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Better Than Chocolate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Better Than Chocolate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Than Chocolate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Than Chocolate (1999)?
- In US, Better Than Chocolate is available to 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 Better Than Chocolate worth watching?
- Better Than Chocolate holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Better Than Chocolate?
- Better Than Chocolate stars Karyn Dwyer, Christina Cox, Wendy Crewson, Ann-Marie MacDonald and Peter Outerbridge.
- When was Better Than Chocolate released?
- Better Than Chocolate was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.