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Better Than Chocolate

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.4K
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Better Than Chocolate (1999)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

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.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.4K
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  • Director
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Writer
    • Peggy Thompson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wendy Crewson
    • Karyn Dwyer
    • Christina Cox
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Writer
    • Peggy Thompson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wendy Crewson
    • Karyn Dwyer
    • Christina Cox
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 100User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Better Than Chocolate
    Trailer 1:55
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    Christina Cox and Karyn Dwyer in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Wendy Crewson and Peter Outerbridge in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Christina Cox and Karyn Dwyer in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Christina Cox in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Marya Delver and Karyn Dwyer in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Christina Cox in "Better Than Chocolate"
    Christina Cox and Karyn Dwyer in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Anne Wheeler in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Karyn Dwyer in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
    Karyn Dwyer in Better Than Chocolate (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Lilaas Lila
    Karyn Dwyer
    Karyn Dwyer
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Christina Cox
    Christina Cox
    • Kimas Kim
    Ann-Marie MacDonald
    • Francesas Frances
    Marya Delver
    Marya Delver
    • Carlaas Carla
    Kevin Mundy
    Kevin Mundy
    • Paulas Paul
    Tony Nappo
    Tony Nappo
    • Tonyas Tony
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Mr. Marcusas Mr. Marcus
    Beatrice Zeilinger
    • Berniceas Bernice
    Peter Outerbridge
    Peter Outerbridge
    • Judyas Judy
    Gerald Varga
    Gerald Varga
    • Skin Head 1as Skin Head 1
    Robert Parent
    Robert Parent
    • Skin Head 2as Skin Head 2
    Corrine Koslo
    • Safe Sex Advocateas Safe Sex Advocate
    Veena Sood
    Veena Sood
    • Religious Zealotas Religious Zealot
    Tony Marr
    • Lila's Bossas Lila's Boss
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Woman in Real Estate Officeas Woman in Real Estate Office
    Jenn Griffin
    Jenn Griffin
    • Woman in Washroomas Woman in Washroom
    A.J. Bond
    • Courieras Courier
    • (as A. J. Bond)
    • Director
      • Anne Wheeler
    • Writer
      • Peggy Thompson(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Eric Sorensen
    • sex
    • sex toy
    • lesbian sex
    • sex in public
    • female nudity
    • 78 more
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    • Taglines
      • A Delicious Comedy
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive strong sexual content, nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    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
      No humans were harmed in the production of this film.
    • 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 reviews100

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    Top review
    10/10
    Wow!
    I can honestly say that I have never seen a lesbian move that really made me feel all warm and snuggly. I just thought the whole plot was perfect. I have nothing bad to say about the actual movie itself. I really thought they picked the perfect people to play the main parts. Having good actors and actresses really make the whole movie more enjoyable.

    Better Than Chocolate certainly was one of those movies where you could sit back and relax and just enjoy it. A true romantic comedy. I personally have not seen a movie that shows what life is really like for lesbians and well, this one certainly does. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone. Old and young alike.
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    5
    • Niamh_bermingham
    • Jan 4, 2005

    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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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