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      Better Than Chocolate

      R Released Aug 13, 1999 1 hr. 41 min. Romance Comedy LGBTQ+ List
      46% 26 Reviews Tomatometer 78% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila (Wendy Crewson), and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim (Christina Cox), only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jun 16 Buy Now

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      Some things are Better Than Chocolate, while some are far worse — and this would-be romance fails to deliver a filling morsel.

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      Erika G This film is a super cute turn of the century romcom bursting with sex and lgtbq+ feel-good enthusiasm. As a coming-out story about an artist and a woman just trying to find herself (while also hiding herself from her mother), it more than meets the mark for the dopamine rushed chick flick I was looking for. I would definitely watch again just for the smiles. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review PridePosterStudios Confirmed: NOT better than chocolate. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Henry M I think this movie is funny and is also somewhat touching. It is probably destined to be a cult classic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/22 Full Review Audience Member one of the most real, sex positive, honest queer films i've seen :) I can watch it again and again. It has such a variety of nuanced characters, and was a very important film for me during my my growing up years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Highlights include lesbian sex Lowlights : punctuated with an annoying male character walking in . Harsh hatred . Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Love this movie. Been a while since I watched. Still fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Erin Sullivan Autostraddle I feel damaged, like this movie has taken a part of my soul. And not only does this movie refuse to apologize for it, I think it's going to use my soul's energy in order to make it even more ridiculous for the next person who watches it. Aug 17, 2021 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 19, 2002 Full Review Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Emily Drabinski Out Magazine The film flaps from the screen like a giant rainbow flag, and more queer power to those who love that sort of thing. May 26, 2022 Full Review Women in the Life Staff Women in the Life This film may not be better than chocolate, but it is better than most lesbian films, and very realistic. May 16, 2022 Full Review Jan Stuart The Advocate Better Than Chocolate is polished and insouciant and boasts the flashiest club numbers since The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Apr 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila (Wendy Crewson), and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim (Christina Cox), only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.
      Director
      Anne Wheeler
      Screenwriter
      Peggy Thompson
      Distributor
      First Distributors (H.K.) Ltd. [hk], Trimark Pictures
      Production Co
      Téléfilm Canada, British Columbia Film Commission, National Film Board of Canada
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 13, 1999, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 1, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $2.0M
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby A
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.37:1)
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