Chocolat
“One taste is all it takes.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Chocolat | Official Trailer (HD) - Johnny Depp, Judi Dench | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-02
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Juliette Binoche
Vianne Rocher
Judi Dench
Armande Voizin
Alfred Molina
Count Paul de Reynaud
Lena Olin
Josephine Muscat
Johnny Depp
Roux
Hugh O'Conor
Father Henri
Carrie-Anne Moss
Caroline Clairmont
John Wood
Guillaume Blerot
Peter Stormare
Serge Muscat
Leslie Caron
Mrs. Audel
Victoire Thivisol
Anouk Rocher
Aurelien Parent Koenig
Luc Clairmont
Ron Cook
Alphonse Marceau
Élisabeth Commelin
Yvette Marceau
Antonio Gil
Jean-Marc Drou
Hélène Cardona
Francoise Drou
Gaelan Connell
Didi Drou
Michèle Gleizer
Mrs. Rivet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$152.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.11x
+$127.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Nelson Jacobs
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Chocolat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $152.7M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, David Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
Robert Nelson Jacobs, Joanne Harris
Rachel Portman
Roger Pratt
Andrew Mondshein
Harvey Weinstein, David Brown, Alan C. Blomquist, Leslie Holleran, Mark Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Screenplay
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Lasse Hallström
Director
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
David Brown
Producer
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
David Gropman
Production Design
Leslie Holleran
Producer
Mark Cooper
Producer
Kit Golden
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 townsfolk and mayor.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in Chocolat?
The principal cast of Chocolat includes Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, Johnny Depp.
When was Chocolat released and how long is it?
Chocolat was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chocolat?
Chocolat had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $152.7M at the worldwide box office (6.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Chocolat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chocolat was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is Chocolat based on a book or true story?
Chocolat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joanne Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chocolat?
Chocolat holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).