Chocolat
1988, French. Directed by Claire Denis.
On her way to visit her childhood home in a colonial outpost in Northern Cameroon, a young French woman recalls her childhood, her memories concentrating on her family's houseboy.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Chocolat
Chocolat is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claire DenisDirector
- Isaach de BankoléProtée
- Giulia BoschiAimée Dalens
- François CluzetMarc Dalens
- Jean-Claude AdelinLuc
- Laurent ArnalMachinard
- Jean BédiébéProsper
- Jean-Quentin ChâtelainCourbassol
- Emmanuelle ChauletMireille Machinard
- Kenneth CranhamJonathan Boothby
- Jacques DenisJoseph Delpich
- Cécile DucasseFrance Dalens (Child)
- Clementine EssonoMarie-Jeanne
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1988
- Country
- France, Cameroon, Germany
- Written by
- Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
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Chocolat: quick answers
Is Chocolat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chocolat?
Chocolat runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Chocolat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chocolat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chocolat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chocolat is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Chocolat on?
Chocolat is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chocolat?
If you liked Chocolat, try Skin, My Little Princess, The Public Woman.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat (1988) was directed by Claire Denis and stars Isaach de Bankolé, Giulia Boschi, François Cluzet.