Chocolat(2016)
The true story of the first black artist.
Chocolat Synopsis
Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.
Chocolat (2016) is a comedy and drama film directed by Roschdy Zem, released on February 3, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme and Olivier Gourmet. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 763 ratings.
- Director:
- Roschdy Zem
- Writers:
- Gérard Noiriel, Cyril Gely, Roschdy Zem
- Producers:
- Nicolas Altmayer, Eric Altmayer
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Letellier
- Composer:
- Gabriel Yared
- Production:
- Gaumont, M6 Films, Mandarin Cinéma
- Budget:
- $18,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Chocolat (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chocolat before you stream it.
Chocolat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Sy
as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
James Thierrée
as George Footit
Clotilde Hesme
as Marie Hecquet
Olivier Gourmet
as Joseph Oller
Frédéric Pierrot
as Théodore Delvaux
Noémie Lvovsky
as Yvonne Delvaux
Alice de Lencquesaing
as Camille
Alex Descas
as Victor
Olivier Rabourdin
as Firmin Gemier
Thibault de Montalembert
as Jules Moy
Héléna Soubeyrand
as Régina Badet
Xavier Beauvois
as Jacques Potin
Key crew
Directed by Roschdy Zem, written by Gérard Noiriel, Cyril Gely and Roschdy Zem, produced by Nicolas Altmayer and Eric Altmayer.
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Chocolat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 763 ratings.
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Chocolat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chocolat online?
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Chocolat (2016) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from 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 Chocolat?
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The main cast of Chocolat (2016) includes Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet and Frédéric Pierrot. The film was directed by Roschdy Zem. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chocolat released?
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Chocolat was released on February 3, 2016 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Chocolat worth watching?
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Chocolat (2016) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 763 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chocolat?
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Yes. The official Chocolat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.