Chocky
Synopsis
Matthew Gore is an intelligent boy chosen by a mysterious extraterrestrial visitor to be a source of information about life on Earth. As his schoolwork and artistic talent improve dramatically he arouses the suspicion of powerful groups who wish to tap into the amazing fund of knowledge to which he is now party.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Carol Drinkwater
Mary Gore
James Hazeldine
David Gore
Andrew Ellams
Matthew Gore
Zoë Hart
Polly Gore
Devin Stanfield
Colin
Glynis Brooks
Chocky
James Greene
Mr. Trimble
Penny Brownjohn
Phyl
Colin McCormack
Alan
Kelita Groom
Jane
Jonathan Jackson
Mark
P.J. Bickford
Roger
Catherine Elcombe
Susan
Jeremy Bulloch
Landis
John Grillo
Sir William Thorbe
John Pennington
Inspector Maggs
Lynne Pearson
Miss Blayde
Derek Broome
Police Constable
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vic Hughes, Christopher Hodson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Wyndham, Richard Bates
- Original Score
- John Hyde
- Original Title
- Chocky
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vic Hughes, Christopher Hodson
John Wyndham, Richard Bates
John Hyde
Roger Holmes, Thomas Kavanagh, Oscar Webb
Vic Hughes, Pamela Lonsdale
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Holmes
Editor
June Cannon
Costume Design
Thomas Kavanagh
Editor
David Richens
Production Design
Oscar Webb
Editor
Vic Hughes
Producer
Vic Hughes
Director
Christopher Hodson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chocky.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Chocky.
list17
Similar Titles to Chocky
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
6.5
7.1
5.5
6.5
6.3
5.0
7.0
6.0
7.5
10.0
7.0
7.5
4.1
6.0
7.6
5.8
More Like Chocky
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chocky about?
Matthew Gore is an intelligent boy chosen by a mysterious extraterrestrial visitor to be a source of information about life on Earth. As his schoolwork and artistic talent improve dramatically he arouses the suspicion of powerful groups who wish to tap into the amazing fund of knowledge to which he is now party.
Who directed Chocky?
Chocky was directed by Vic Hughes, Christopher Hodson.
Who stars in Chocky?
The principal cast of Chocky includes Carol Drinkwater, James Hazeldine, Andrew Ellams, Zoë Hart, Devin Stanfield.
When was Chocky released and how long is it?
Chocky was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Chocky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chocky was composed by John Hyde.
Is Chocky based on a book or true story?
Chocky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Wyndham".