

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
It's scrumdidilyumptious!
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $2.4M
- Language
- French
- factory worker
- factory
- based on novel or book
- chocolate
- candy
- overweight child
- grandparent grandchild relationship
- tv addicted person
- affectation
- chewing gum
- musical
- single
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United States of America
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalG30 Jun 1971
- Theatrical (limited)G55th anniversary 2 Aug 2026
United KingdomGB
- TheatricalU29 Jun 1971
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalG9 Dec 1971
- TheatricalPG50th Anniversary Screenings22 Jul 2021
BrazilBR
- TheatricalL24 Sept 1971
FranceFR
- TheatricalU15 Sept 1971
GermanyDE
- Theatrical025 Dec 1971
IrelandIE
- TheatricalG2 Jun 1972
ItalyIT
- Theatrical22 Oct 1971
JapanJP
- TheatricalG3 Jul 1971
NetherlandsNL
- Theatrical63 Feb 1972
- TV6Net 520 Jul 2002
South KoreaKR
- TheatricalALL27 Dec 2010
SpainES
- TheatricalA20 Dec 1971
Frequently asked questions
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released on 29 June 1971.
Audience reviews
5- J8/10
JPV852
7/5/2021
Hadn't seen this one in many years, maybe last time was back in high school 20+ years ago. Delightful musical-comedy featuring the great Gene Wilder and deadpan, sarcastic humor that I immensely loved. Also the production design was excellent and musical numbers, including the catchy Oompa songs were wonderful. **4.25/5**
- G10/10
GenerationofSwine
1/12/2023
Yeah, it's a lot better than the Johnny Depp version isn't it? Probably because this one is fun and entertaining and the Depp one was was a Tim Burton film and felt kind of pretentious didn't it? Clearly this version doesn't look as visually pleasing, but it makes up for that in earnest heart, a few good tunes, and a titular character that is always delightfully entertaining to watch. Gene Wilder really sells i…
- F8/10
Filipe Manuel Neto
10/28/2023
**Much better than the 2005 film, but I still think it would be more interesting as an animated film.** When I saw the 2005 film, starring Johnny Depp, I was not satisfied at all: the film seemed more effective as an animation than as a conventional CGI loaded film. However, I was unfamiliar with this one, I didn't know the original book, by Roald Dahl and I only realized all this when I was writing my review of t…
- C7/10
CinemaSerf
6/9/2024
"Charlie" lives in one room with his mother and four grandparents all sharing the same bed and sustained on a diet of cabbage soup! Then the eponymous chocolatier announces a chance of a lifetime. In only five of the tens of millions of bars of chocolate they produce, there will be hidden a golden ticket. Find the ticket and you win a trip around the factory. Now his family clearly don't have much money so his chance…
- T8/10
tmdb51616167
9/2/2024
This film is truly a magical and inspiring masterpiece. The music, though not dominating, complements the storyline beautifully, adding to the overall charm of the movie. The writing and creativity behind the themes are exceptional, captivating viewers with their inventiveness and originality. The film's blend of creativity, excitement, humor, and heartwarming moments creates an unforgettable cinematic experience.…
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