Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Aubrey Woods, David Battley, Denise Nickerson

The story of Charlie Bucket, a little boy with no money and a good heart, who dreams wistfully of being able to buy the candy that other children enjoy. Charlie enters into a magical world when he win...( read more  read more... )s one of five 'Golden Tickets' to visit the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka and run by his capable crew of Oompa-Loompas. Once behind the gates, a cast of characters join Charlie and Grandpa Joe on a journey to discover that a kind heart is a far finer possession than a sweet tooth.

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G, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Mel Stuart

Released: June 30, 1971

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DVD Released: August 28, 2001

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  • June 8, 2007
    The movie, much like the candies and other confectionary treats, is a sweet, entertaining treat to partake in.
  • May 25, 2009
    Cute movie.
  • December 24, 2008
    Movie is about children who win tickets to visit a chocolate factory.
  • June 20, 2008
    "There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you'll be free if you truly wish to be."


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  • April 8, 2008
    Watched it again this weekend. Still awesome.
  • June 30, 2009
    Soooooooooo much better than the new version Tim Burton tried to come with. This is the Original and how should never be tested.

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  • LovingSky
    April 12, 2009
    My favourite chocolate!!!I wanna to go too!!!And of cause ,this is a great movie .Please don't miss it ,kiss it>_<.
  • XxXxValentinaXxXx
    January 25, 2009
    the second one was stupid. but i mean how can you blame them? its hard to live up to the original considering how great it is. it really made me want some chokolate
  • edwinjasonramos
    April 29, 2008
    I wish i had a golden ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • ninjabean
    January 5, 2008
    Mmmmm... flavoured wallpaper!!
  • tadowako
    November 29, 2007
    i really like this movie.. and i expected a lot from the re-make.. but this was still much better.. johnny depp's a scary willy wonka.. creepy.. really.. but the gene wilder version was friendly and more fun.. the new one just compensated with the effects and all.. the old version made me believe that there's really a magical factory.. really nice.. nostalgic. haha!
  • gloomgurl
    September 29, 2007
    “Hold your breath.
    Make a wish.
    Count to three.
    Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination”


    I remember when I read the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 5th grade. It was the most enjoyable book that I have ever read. Do you know how excited my entire class was, when our teacher told us that there was a movie based on the book. We almost died! Yes, my first time seeing this movie was at school. I loved every minute of it. The movie was full of magic, excitement, and wonder - without all of the Hollywood glitz, glamour and computer graphics. And Charlie. … Oh, Charlie! How I love this little boy. He was so innocent, kind, and honest. Something a lot of us can never be. He was a poor, humble, responsible little boy who loved his family and actually had a job to help out. He was a sweet-heart. And his one dream in life was to find one of those golden tickets. When I was a kid I thought this movie was so sweet, fun and exciting. Now, that I’m older I realized that the movie is quite funny as well. I mean, seriously! Willa Wonka was a maniac! He was truly crazy. I think that he might have been on some serious illegal narcotics! And that guy that would go around whispering in the children’s ears, after they found a ticket… He was so creepy! The Oompa Loompa Songs cracked me up, because they were true and catchy. And lets not forget all the crazy things people were doing to get a golden ticket! Yeah, this movie is heart-warming, magical, really funny, and quite entertaining. It is a classic I hold dear to my heart!
  • mIrAnDaLOVESswimming
    September 22, 2007
    the kid is to nerdy!!!!!!!!!
  • mIrAnDaLOVESswimming
    September 22, 2007
    the first one was better!!!!!!!!!!!!it stinks like cheese!!!!!!!!! ive never smelled cheese but it stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • creamsicledream317
    August 22, 2007
    LUV THIS MOVIE! totally an old classic
  • TreAzure
    February 14, 2007
    I luv this movie.

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