Like Water for Chocolate(1992)
Como agua para chocolate
In Tita's kitchen, ordinary spices become a recipe for passion.
Like Water for Chocolate Synopsis
Tita is passionately in love with Pedro, but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita throws herself into her cooking and discovers she can transfer her emotions through the food she prepares, infecting all who eat it with her intense heartbreak.
Like Water for Chocolate (1992) is a drama and romance film directed by Alfonso Arau, released on April 16, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné and Mario Iván Martínez. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 568 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfonso Arau
- Writers:
- Laura Esquivel, Laura Esquivel
- Producers:
- Alfonso Arau
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Bernstein
- Composer:
- Leo Brouwer
- Production:
- Aviacsa, Cinevista
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $21,744,201
- Status:
- Released
Like Water for Chocolate (1992) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Like Water for Chocolate before you stream it.
Like Water for Chocolate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lumi Cavazos
as Tita
Marco Leonardi
as Pedro Muzquiz
Regina Torné
as Mamá Elena
Mario Iván Martínez
as John Brown
Ada Carrasco
as Nacha
Yareli Arizmendi
as Rosaura
Claudette Maillé
as Gertrudis
- Pilar Aranda
Pilar Aranda
as Chencha
Farnesio de Bernal
as Cura
Joaquín Garrido
as Sergeant Treviño
Margarita Isabel
as Paquita Lobo
- Sandra Arau
Sandra Arau
as Esperanza
Key crew
Directed by Alfonso Arau, written by Laura Esquivel and Laura Esquivel, produced by Alfonso Arau.
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Like Water for Chocolate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 568 ratings.
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Like Water for Chocolate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Like Water for Chocolate online?
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Like Water for Chocolate (1992) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Marquee TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Like Water for Chocolate?
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The main cast of Like Water for Chocolate (1992) includes Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné, Mario Iván Martínez and Ada Carrasco. The film was directed by Alfonso Arau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Like Water for Chocolate released?
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Like Water for Chocolate was released on April 16, 1992 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Like Water for Chocolate worth watching?
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Like Water for Chocolate (1992) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 568 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Like Water for Chocolate?
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Yes. The official Like Water for Chocolate trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.