Choke

Choke

2008 · 92 min · EN · R · 6.1 (356 votes)
Dir. Clark Gregg · Starring Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Brad William Henke, Clark Gregg, Bijou Phillips · Music Nathan Larson

From the author of Fight Club

ComedyDrama

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.

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This film feels like a darkly funny, uncomfortable dive into desperation. It's a quirky, character-driven story that balances cringe-worthy moments with surprising pathos, exploring flawed people navigating difficult truths.

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