Inspector Chocolate (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 6.1

Inspector Chocolate poster

Released in 1986, Inspector Chocolate is a comedy and crime film directed by Philip Chan, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Inspector Chu is an idiot to rival Inspector Clouseau. After he fails to catch a car-park full of thieves he is demoted to the missing persons squad, only to be faced with the kidnapping of the son of the star of a TV cooking show. Inspector Chocolate bungles the case, fails to dance the tango and interferes with the Miss Hong Kong pageant in his attempts to solve the case

Who’s in it. Inspector Chocolate stars Michael Hui as Insp. Chu Goo Lik, Anita Mui as Kiu Kiu, Ricky Hui as Egg Tart and Sibelle Hu as Mrs. Lam Mei Mei, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Inspector Chocolate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inspector Chocolate page.

If you liked it. Fans of Inspector Chocolate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Inspector Chocolate (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Inspector Chocolate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Inspector Chocolate worth watching?
Inspector Chocolate holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Inspector Chocolate?
Inspector Chocolate stars Michael Hui, Anita Mui, Ricky Hui, Sibelle Hu and Roy Chiao.
When was Inspector Chocolate released?
Inspector Chocolate was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.