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Better Than Chocolate (1999)

R 101 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   8 July 1999 (Germany)
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Reviews: 97 user | 33 critic

Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together... See full summary »

Director:

Anne Wheeler

Writer:

Peggy Thompson (screenplay)

Stars:

Wendy Crewson, Karyn Dwyer and Christina Cox
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wendy Crewson ...
Karyn Dwyer ...
Christina Cox ...
Kim
Ann-Marie MacDonald Ann-Marie MacDonald ...
Frances
Marya Delver ...
Carla
Kevin Mundy ...
Paul
Tony Nappo ...
Tony
Jay Brazeau Jay Brazeau ...
Mr. Marcus
Beatrice Zeilanger Beatrice Zeilanger ...
Bernice (as Beatrice Zeilinger)
Peter Outerbridge ...
Gerald Varga Gerald Varga ...
Skin Head 1
Robert Parent Robert Parent ...
Skin Head 2
Corrine Koslo Corrine Koslo ...
Safe Sex Advocate
Veena Sood ...
Religious Zealot
Tony Marr Tony Marr ...
Lila's Boss
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Storyline

Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together. Meanwhile, Maggie's well-meaning but naive mother Lila gets divorced and decides to move to Vancouver and join the household. Soon after, Lila is befriended by Judy, a transsexual about to undergo a sex-change operation. Complications ensue as the conservative Lila learns the truth about Maggie, Judy, and their diverse group of friends. Written by Eric Sorensen  

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Plot Keywords:

Sex Change | Lesbian | Protest | Neo Nazi | Female Rear Nudity  | See more »

Taglines:

A Delicious Comedy

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong sexual content, nudity and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Meilleur que le chocolat See more »

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$84,584 (USA) (15 August 1999) (15 Screens)

Gross:

$2,011,254 (USA) (7 November 1999)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

British Columbia Film, CITY-TV, Government of British Columbia Film Incentive BC Program See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (unrated version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Boom mic visible: After Judy and Lila have their duet in the condo, the boom mic dips briefly into the top of the frame. See more »

Quotes

Carla: Ouch, it's the plight of the bisexual. Gay girls won't play with you.
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Crazy Credits

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Helicoptor ... Did you see any helicoptor shots? See more »

Connections

Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Soda Pop"
Written by Lindsey Davis
Performed by Lindsey Davis and The Colorifics See more »