Choke (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, Choke is a comedy and drama film directed by Clark Gregg, running about 92 minutes. “From the author of Fight Club” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sex-addicted con-man pays for his mother's hospital bills by playing on the sympathies of those who rescue him from choking to death.
Who’s in it. Choke stars Sam Rockwell as Victor Mancini, Anjelica Huston as Ida J. Mancini, Kelly Macdonald as Paige Marshall and Brad William Henke as Denny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Choke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Choke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Choke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Choke (2008)?
- In US, Choke is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Choke worth watching?
- Choke holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Choke?
- Choke stars Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Brad William Henke and Clark Gregg.
- When was Choke released?
- Choke was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.