Chocolat (1989)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,349,401 | Details |
| International Box Office | $449,029 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,798,430 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
France reminisces about her childhood in Cameroon as her father comes and goes on call, which leads to the strengthening of her friendship with their devoted house servant, Protée, and to the escalating sexual tension between him and her mother, Aimée (Giulia Boschi). As Protée increasingly becomes an object of desire and of scorn, France’s memories become increasingly ambivalent.
Metrics
| Legs: | 326.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 84.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,429,682 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 10th, 1989 (Limited) by Orion Classics September 18th, 2015 (Limited) by The Film Desk February 24th, 2023 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| International Releases: | February 14th, 2001 (Wide) (Australia) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Africa |
| Plot point: | Bigotry, Cross-Class Romance, Infidelity, Interracial Romance, Non-Chronological, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Cinemanuel, MK2, Cerito Films, LA Sept, Caroline Productions, LE Fodic Cameroun |
| Production Countries: | France, Germany, Cameroon |
| Languages: | French, English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2015 | 87 | $2,710 | 1 | $2,710 | $2,710 | 1 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | - | $7,195 | 1 | $7,195 | $2,326,996 | 1,773 | |
| Mar 3, 2023 | - | $3,567 | -50% | 1 | $3,567 | $2,341,322 | 1,774 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | - | $2,080 | -42% | 2 | $1,040 | $2,348,194 | 1,775 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2023 | 48 | $10,759 | 1 | $10,759 | $2,337,755 | 1,773 | |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 52 | $8,359 | -22% | 1 | $8,359 | $2,346,114 | 1,774 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 53 | $3,287 | -61% | 2 | $1,644 | $2,349,401 | 1,775 |
Synopsis
France reminisces about her childhood in Cameroon as her father comes and goes on call, which leads to the strengthening of her friendship with their devoted house servant, Protée, and to the escalating sexual tension between him and her mother, Aimée (Giulia Boschi). As Protée increasingly becomes an object of desire and of scorn, France’s memories become increasingly ambivalent.
Metrics
| Legs: | 326.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 84.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,429,682 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 10th, 1989 (Limited) by Orion Classics September 18th, 2015 (Limited) by The Film Desk February 24th, 2023 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| International Releases: | February 14th, 2001 (Wide) (Australia) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Africa |
| Plot point: | Bigotry, Cross-Class Romance, Infidelity, Interracial Romance, Non-Chronological, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Cinemanuel, MK2, Cerito Films, LA Sept, Caroline Productions, LE Fodic Cameroun |
| Production Countries: | France, Germany, Cameroon |
| Languages: | French, English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2015 | 87 | $2,710 | 1 | $2,710 | $2,710 | 1 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | - | $7,195 | 1 | $7,195 | $2,326,996 | 1,773 | |
| Mar 3, 2023 | - | $3,567 | -50% | 1 | $3,567 | $2,341,322 | 1,774 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | - | $2,080 | -42% | 2 | $1,040 | $2,348,194 | 1,775 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2023 | 48 | $10,759 | 1 | $10,759 | $2,337,755 | 1,773 | |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 52 | $8,359 | -22% | 1 | $8,359 | $2,346,114 | 1,774 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 53 | $3,287 | -61% | 2 | $1,644 | $2,349,401 | 1,775 |