Better Than Chocolate

Better Than Chocolate is currently streaming on Crave, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 109 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Karyn Dwyer sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crave.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Better Than Chocolate earns its spot. Better Than Chocolate gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, 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. Karyn Dwyer and Christina Cox lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Better Than Chocolate came out in 1999. The timing in Better Than Chocolate is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Better Than Chocolate respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Karyn Dwyer sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Better Than Chocolate was released in 1999, directed by Anne Wheeler. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.