Like Water for Chocolate(1992)
“In Tita's kitchen, ordinary spices become a recipe for passion.”
Overview
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.
Director
Alfonso Arau
Studio
Aviacsa
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Lumi Cavazos
as Tita
Marco Leonardi
as Pedro Muzquiz
Regina Torné
as Mamá Elena
Mario Iván Martínez
as John Brown
Ada Carrasco
as Nacha
Yareli Arizmendi
as Rosaura
Claudette Maillé
as Gertrudis
Pilar Aranda
as Chencha
Farnesio de Bernal
as Cura
Joaquín Garrido
as Sergeant Treviño
Margarita Isabel
as Paquita Lobo
Sandra Arau
as Esperanza
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Aviacsa • Cinevista
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Where can I watch Like Water for Chocolate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Like Water for Chocolate (1992).
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 her emotions through the food she prepares, infecting all who eat it with her intense heartbreak.
Who directed Like Water for Chocolate?▼
Like Water for Chocolate was directed by Alfonso Arau and released in 1992. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Like Water for Chocolate?▼
Like Water for Chocolate has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Like Water for Chocolate?▼
The cast of Like Water for Chocolate includes Lumi Cavazos as Tita, Marco Leonardi as Pedro Muzquiz, Regina Torné as Mamá Elena, Mario Iván Martínez as John Brown, Ada Carrasco as Nacha and more.
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