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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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The last of five coveted "golden tickets" falls into the hands of a sweet but very poor boy. He and his grandpa then get a tour of the strangest chocolate factory in the world. The owner leads five young winners on a thrilling and often dangerous tour of his factory.
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Whimsically inventive and imaginative, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory serves up a scrumdiddlyumptious children's fantasy packed with memorable songs, droll satire, and a charmingly unpredictable Gene Wilder.

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Joseph Gelmis Newsday Jun 11
Mel Stuart directs with a fine comedic flair. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm Guardian Jun 10
It has the great and rare virtue of not playing down to its young audience, assuming they are as capable of understanding satire as the rest of us. Go to Full Review Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle Jun 10
Most of the film is filled with stereotyped children, primary-colored, gaudy sets and a procession of cutesy songs so knee-jerk you can sing along with them the first time you hear them. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 5d
A classic with magic that hasn't been topped. Gene Wilder is great Go to Full Review Wayne Harada Honolulu Advertiser Jun 10
Sure, it's saccharine stuff. But it has enough wit to fill the sweet tooth of the very young and the young-at-heart -- without leaving a trace of pain, either! Go to Full Review Giles M. Fowler Kansas City Star Jun 10
It is a warm, wondrous, funny and sometimes and slightly terrifying film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rolando 2d Awesome!!! The best Willy Wonka!! See more Ashley 2d Such a great movie take the family and kids to see See more Mark 2d Still one of the greats. Gene Wilder’s performance is incredible, and humorous. See more Bryan 2d Magical and wonderful See more Michael M 3d It was a wonderful experience seeing the classic in theaters, it made me feel like I’m seeing it 55 years ago. See more Tyler W Jan 3 Willy Wonka is memory etched in my brain that will forever burn bright! It is a passage way back to my childhood and my youth. I adore Gene Wilder and no matter how many times I watch I get such a kick out of the supporting cast. Like Im seeing it for the first time again! See more Read all reviews
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Mel Stuart

Director

Gene Wilder

Willy Wonka

Jack Albertson

Grandpa Joe

Peter Ostrum

Charlie Bucket

Roy Kinnear

Mr. Henry Salt

Julie Dawn Cole

Veruca Salt

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Synopsis The last of five coveted "golden tickets" falls into the hands of a sweet but very poor boy. He and his grandpa then get a tour of the strangest chocolate factory in the world. The owner leads five young winners on a thrilling and often dangerous tour of his factory.
Director
Mel Stuart
Producer
Stan Margulies, David L. Wolper
Screenwriter
Roald Dahl, Roald Dahl
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Quaker Oats Company, David L. Wolper Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 30, 1971, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 11, 2015
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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