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Chocolat

6.919881h 44mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorClaire Denis
WritersJean-Pol Fargeau·Claire Denis
ProducersGérard Crosnier·Alain Belmondo

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Claire Denis

IBIsaach de Bankolé
Isaach de Bankolé
Protée
GBGiulia Boschi
Giulia Boschi
Aimée Dalens
FCFrançois Cluzet
François Cluzet
Marc Dalens
JAJean-Claude Adelin
Jean-Claude Adelin
Luc
LA
Laurent Arnal
Machinard
JBJean Bédiébé
Jean Bédiébé
Prosper
JCJean-Quentin Châtelain
Jean-Quentin Châtelain
Courbassol
ECEmmanuelle Chaulet
Emmanuelle Chaulet
Mireille Machinard
KCKenneth Cranham
Kenneth Cranham
Jonathan Boothby
JDJacques Denis
Jacques Denis
Joseph Delpich
CD
Cécile Ducasse
France Dalens (Child)
CE
Clementine Essono
Marie-Jeanne

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Chocolat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chocolat?

Chocolat is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chocolat on Netflix?

No, Chocolat is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Chocolat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Chocolat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Chocolat for free?

Chocolat is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Chocolat based on a true story?

Yes — Chocolat is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).