Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Overview

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.

English
Rated G
😂Comedy
👪Family
🏰Fantasy

Released

29th June 1971

55 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 40 minutes

Finishes at 7:28am

Budget

$3,000,000 ($24,516,600 today)

Revenue $2,361,799

Artwork for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Directed by

Mel Stuart

Written by

Roald Dahl, Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse

Ratings and awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 4 nominations total

7.8/10
90%
67%
75%
77%

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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