Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

"Prepare for a Taste of Adventure"

Jul 15 2005 PG 1h 55m
Adventure, Comedy, Family

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Plot

When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory.

Written by

Roald Dahl, John August

Directed by

Tim Burton

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Theobald Film Productions, Tim Burton Productions, The Zanuck Company, Village Roadshow Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 52 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
547,574
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA