The Chocolate War
1988, English. Directed by Keith Gordon.
Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet.
Jerry, a new student at an elite Catholic prep school, must face the hazing practices handed down by the Vigils, a group of powerful students. When teacher Brother Leon pushes the students to sell chocolates for a fundraiser, the head of the Vigils, Archie, gets Jerry to reject selling for 10 days. However, Jerry decides to keep up the refusal past the original time frame, which pits him against the Vigils and the school staff.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Chocolate War
The Chocolate War is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Keith GordonDirector
- John GloverBrother Leon
- Ilan Mitchell-SmithJerry
- Wallace LanghamArchie
- Doug HutchisonObie
- Corey GunnestadGoober
- Brent David FraserEmile Janza (as Brent Fraser)
- Robert DavenportBrian Cochran
- Jenny WrightLisa
- Bud CortBrother Jacques
- Adam BaldwinCarter
- Ethan SandlerCaroni
- Wayne YoungGregory Bailey
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Keith Gordon
- Box office
- $304K
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What The Chocolate War is based on
The Chocolate War is based on The Chocolate War, a 1974 novel by Robert Cormier, published by Pantheon Books.
Novel · 1974
The Chocolate War
By Robert Cormier
Published by Pantheon Books
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The Chocolate War: quick answers
Is The Chocolate War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Chocolate War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Chocolate War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Chocolate War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Chocolate War is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Chocolate War on?
The Chocolate War is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chocolate War?
If you liked The Chocolate War, try The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Apt Pupil, Joe Bell.
Who directed The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War (1988) was directed by Keith Gordon and stars John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham.
What is The Chocolate War based on?
The Chocolate War is based on The Chocolate War, a 1974 novel by Robert Cormier, published by Pantheon Books.