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Better Than Chocolate

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.6K
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Better Than Chocolate (1999)
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ComedyDramaRomance

Maggie, 19, works at a lesbian/LGBT bookstore. Her mom's getting divorced and has invited herself to stay with Maggie. Maggie hasn't told her, she's lesbian. Her new girlfriend moves in as w... Read allMaggie, 19, works at a lesbian/LGBT bookstore. Her mom's getting divorced and has invited herself to stay with Maggie. Maggie hasn't told her, she's lesbian. Her new girlfriend moves in as well.Maggie, 19, works at a lesbian/LGBT bookstore. Her mom's getting divorced and has invited herself to stay with Maggie. Maggie hasn't told her, she's lesbian. Her new girlfriend moves in as well.

  • Director
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Writer
    • Peggy Thompson
  • Stars
    • Wendy Crewson
    • Karyn Dwyer
    • Christina Cox
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    8.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anne Wheeler
    • Writer
      • Peggy Thompson
    • Stars
      • Wendy Crewson
      • Karyn Dwyer
      • Christina Cox
    • 101User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Lila
    Karyn Dwyer
    Karyn Dwyer
    • Maggie
    Christina Cox
    Christina Cox
    • Kim
    Ann-Marie MacDonald
    • Frances
    Marya Delver
    Marya Delver
    • Carla
    Kevin Mundy
    Kevin Mundy
    • Paul
    Tony Nappo
    Tony Nappo
    • Tony
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Mr. Marcus
    Beatrice Zeilinger
    • Bernice
    Peter Outerbridge
    Peter Outerbridge
    • Judy
    Gerald Varga
    • Skin Head 1
    Robert Parent
    Robert Parent
    • Skin Head 2
    Corrine Koslo
    • Safe Sex Advocate
    Veena Sood
    Veena Sood
    • Religious Zealot
    Tony Marr
    • Lila's Boss
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Woman in Real Estate Office
    Jenn Griffin
    • Woman in Washroom
    A.J. Bond
    • Courier
    • (as A. J. Bond)
    • Director
      • Anne Wheeler
    • Writer
      • Peggy Thompson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title of film comes from a lyric in Sarah McLachlan's song called "Ice Cream", "Your love is better then chocolate".
    • Goofs
      After Judy and Lila have their duet in the condo, the boom mic dips briefly into the top of the frame.
    • Quotes

      Frances: Seriously, Mr. Marcus, the Supreme Court has declared that anal sex is to gay male sex what Mozart is to classical music.

      Mr. Marcus: Miss Turner, we are not here to discuss classical music. I myself am a huge Mozart fan, but...

      Frances: Look, the fucking Supreme Court has declared this natural. It is not obscene.

      Mr. Marcus: In case you haven't noticed this is not the Supreme Court. We're here in Customs and I have a job to do.

      Frances: We're just following orders, are we? Asshole.

      Mr. Marcus: From your perspective, that must be a compliment of Mozartian proportions.

    • Crazy credits
      Filmed entirely on location on Earth
    • Alternate versions
      Available in both the 101 min. R-rated cut and a 102 min. unrated director's cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Little Sister's vs. Big Brother (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      I Want
      Written and Performed by Dayna Manning

    User reviews101

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    Featured review
    6/10
    Not the best lesbian film
    I liked this movie. It wasn't the best lesbian film I've seen, but it's quite sweet.

    I'll get the bad points of the movie out of the way first. My main problem with the film was that the characters weren't really deep. You couldn't really relate to them much as the makers only skimmed the surface of their personalities. I felt the same way with the plot, too. It needed a few viewings before I could really get into this film.

    On the other hand. Although a little bland, the characters where still quite sweet. And funny. My favourite being Judy, the loveliest drag-queen ever!

    If you like romantic little stories, and are a fan of gay cinema - then you should see this movie.
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    • IAmTheEnemy
    • Aug 10, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1999 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Maggie & Lila
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • British Columbia Film
      • CITY-TV
      • Government of British Columbia Film Incentive BC Program
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,015,406
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,584
      • Aug 15, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,015,406
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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