Chocky (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1984, Chocky is a sci-fi & fantasy and family series.
What it’s about. Chocky is a 1984 children's television drama based on the 1968 novel by John Wyndham and was broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom. Two sequels were produced. All were written by Anthony Read and produced by Thames Television. The series was also broadcast and popular in Czechoslovakia - both dubbings were made. While the 1968 novel was set in an unspecified 'near future', the TV adaptation was set contemporaneously in the mid-1980s. The Gore family acquire a second generation Citroen CX car which was marketed as being technologically advanced at the time.
Who’s in it. Chocky stars James Hazeldine as David Gore, Carol Drinkwater as Mary Gore, Andrew Ellams as Matthew Gore and Zoë Hart as Polly Gore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Chocky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chocky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chocky tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chocky (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chocky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chocky worth watching?
- Chocky holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chocky?
- Chocky stars James Hazeldine, Carol Drinkwater, Andrew Ellams, Zoë Hart and Devin Stanfield.
- When was Chocky released?
- Chocky was released in 1984.