Chocolat
"One taste is all it takes."
Originally released in 2000. Chocolat is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lasse Hallström. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, and Alfred Molina
Synopsis
In the winter of 1959, a single mother and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town, where they open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (3,434 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$152.7M
6.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Juliette Binoche
as Vianne Rocher
Judi Dench
as Armande Voizin
Alfred Molina
as Count Paul de Reynaud
Lena Olin
as Josephine Muscat
Johnny Depp
as Roux
Hugh O'Conor
as Father Henri
Carrie-Anne Moss
as Caroline Clairmont
John Wood
as Guillaume Blerot
Peter Stormare
as Serge Muscat
Leslie Caron
as Mrs. Audel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $152,700,626
Production Companies
- Miramax
- David Brown Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chocolat about?
In the winter of 1959, a single mother and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town, where they open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfo...
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Lasse Hallström.
How long is Chocolat?
Chocolat has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Chocolat released?
Chocolat was released on December 22, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chocolat?
The main cast of Chocolat includes Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, Johnny Depp.
Is Chocolat worth watching?
Chocolat has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 3,434 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.