The Chocolate Soldier (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1941, The Chocolate Soldier is a music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 102 minutes. “Sights To See! Songs To Hear! It's Packed With Pleasure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maria and Karl Lang are the singing duo of Vienna. Maria is very flirtatious and Karl very jealous. Karl decides to masquerade as a Russian guardsman and attempts to make Maria flirt with him - to test her loyalty to him - as the Russian, Karl makes a vigorous attempt to seduce Maria. For a moment she accepts then rejects. Karl is left in turmoil...
Who’s in it. The Chocolate Soldier stars Nelson Eddy as Karl Lang, Risë Stevens as Maria Lanyi, Nigel Bruce as Bernard Fischer and Florence Bates as Madame Helene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Chocolate Soldier 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 The Chocolate Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chocolate Soldier tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chocolate Soldier (1941)?
- In US, The Chocolate Soldier 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 The Chocolate Soldier worth watching?
- The Chocolate Soldier holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chocolate Soldier?
- The Chocolate Soldier stars Nelson Eddy, Risë Stevens, Nigel Bruce, Florence Bates and Dorothy Raye.
- When was The Chocolate Soldier released?
- The Chocolate Soldier was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.