Like Water for Chocolate
"In Tita's kitchen, ordinary spices become a recipe for passion."
Originally released in 1992. Like Water for Chocolate is a drama/romance film. directed by Alfonso Arau.
Starring Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, and Regina Torné
Synopsis
Tita is passionately in love with Pedro, but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita throws herself into her cooking and discovers she can transfer her emotions through the food she prepares, infecting all who eat it with her intense heartbreak.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (544 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.7M
10.9x return
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,744,201
Production Companies
- Aviacsa
- Cinevista
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Like Water for Chocolate about?
Tita is passionately in love with Pedro, but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita throws herself into her cooking and discovers she can transfer...
Who directed Like Water for Chocolate?
Like Water for Chocolate was directed by Alfonso Arau.
How long is Like Water for Chocolate?
Like Water for Chocolate has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Like Water for Chocolate released?
Like Water for Chocolate was released on April 16, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Like Water for Chocolate?
The main cast of Like Water for Chocolate includes Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné, Mario Iván Martínez, Ada Carrasco.
Is Like Water for Chocolate worth watching?
Like Water for Chocolate has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 544 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.