Chocolat (2000)
Kernel Score: 78% · 3,468 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2000-12-22
Runtime: 121 minutes
Is Chocolat worth watching?
Worth watching. A mysterious woman opens a chocolate shop in a strict French village. It is warm, pretty and gently romantic, with a fairy-tale tone. It's quite sweet, and Juliette Binoche is lovely, but not very deep.
Watch it if you
- like gentle, charming period dramas
- enjoy food on screen
- want a cozy romance
Skip it if you
- want edgy or fast-paced films
- find fable-like stories too neat
Best for: Cozy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Chocolat
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Chocolat parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Chocolat is a PG-13 drama about a single mother whose chocolate shop challenges a conservative small town's traditions.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Chocolat
If you liked Chocolat, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) — 83%: Food, family and culture clash in France.
- Wonka (2023) — 79%: Chocolate fantasy with a whimsical spirit.
- Carol (2015) — 86%: Quiet, elegant romance with great leads.
- Before Sunset (2004) — 87%: Gentle, talkative romance with real charm.
- The Way We Were (1973) — 78%: Classic romance with two strong leads.
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) — 86%: Warm small-town drama with great performances.
Director
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
Chocolat FAQ
Is Chocolat worth watching?
Worth watching. A mysterious woman opens a chocolate shop in a strict French village. It is warm, pretty and gently romantic, with a fairy-tale tone. It's quite sweet, and Juliette Binoche is lovely, but not very deep.
Where can I watch Chocolat?
In the US you can stream Chocolat on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Chocolat OK for kids?
Chocolat is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Chocolat is a PG-13 drama about a single mother whose chocolate shop challenges a conservative small town's traditions.
What movies are like Chocolat?
If you liked Chocolat, try The Hundred-Foot Journey, Wonka, Carol and Before Sunset.