Chocolat (2000)
Kernel Score: 78% · 3,468 TMDB 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+, MGM+
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
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, Paramount+ and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store 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.