Better Than Chocolate
1999 · Movie · R · 101 min · ★ 6.0 · 53% critics
After moving into her own place, a young woman unexpectedly ends up sharing it with her recently divorced mother and younger brother just as a new romance begins. With her family unaware of her sexuality, everyday life turns into a mix of secrecy, tension, humor, and heartfelt connection.
Also known as Maggie & Lila
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Details
- Years
- 1999
- Release date
- 1999-07-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 53/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (107 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like warm, quirky LGBTQ+ romances with humor, heart, and a playful vibe, especially if Lost and Delirious or When Night Is Falling appeal to you; Not for you if you want subtle, highly realistic drama.
Pros: sweet romantic tone; funny and tender; warm message of acceptance | Cons: uneven side plots; some clichéd characters; nudity may deter
Themes
- coming out
- canada
- transsexuality
- eroticism
- lesbian relationship
- lesbian sex
- lgbt
- vancouver
- woman director
Cast & crew
Karyn Dwyer
as Maggie
Christina Cox
as Kim
Wendy Crewson
as Lila
Ann-Marie MacDonald
as Frances
Peter Outerbridge
as Judy
Marya Delver
as Carla
Tony Nappo
as Tony
Jay Brazeau
as Mr. Marcus
Kevin Mundy
as Paul
Beatrice Zeilinger
as Bernice
Directed by Anne Wheeler