Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 adventure comedy directed by Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore and David Kelly. It is partly based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $475 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It won 1 award from 9 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory About?
The premise of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory without spoilers, adapted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy named Charlie Bucket and his grandfather win a golden ticket to tour the mysterious chocolate factory of eccentric candymaker Willy Wonka. Joined by four other lucky children, they embark on an extraordinary adventure filled with fantastical inventions, delightful treats, and the guidance of Wonka's quirky Oompa Loompas. However, the magical journey reveals more than just sweets, as Wonka tests the character of each child and exposes their true selves.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Themes & Keywords
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- chocolate
- golden ticket
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- psychiatrist
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- dental headgear
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- squirrel
- boy
- greed
- candy
- winner
- singing
- prize
- flamboyance
- pop music
- toothpaste factory
- physical flexability
- garbage
- blueberry
- bed
- chewing gum
- selfishness
- television addiction
- flashback
- class differences
- unemployment
- gluttony
- father son reunion
- father son estrangement
- waterfall
- dentist
- poetic justice
- eccentricity
- based on novel
- spoiled child
- secret recipe
- bedridden
- miniature person
- candy company
- remake
- willy wonka character
- food in title
- american girl
- american boy
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Freddie Highmore and David Kelly. Directed by Tim Burton.
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Director Tim Burton
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 70% User score
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Plot Summary
What happens in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Bucket is a kindhearted and loving boy who endures the struggles of living in poverty with his mother, father, and four grandparents, all of whom are bedridden. Their home is directly across the street from a world-famous chocolate factory, owned by the enigmatic Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp). Once bustling with activity, the factory’s doors have now been closed due to industrial espionage, leading to the dismissal of all employees, including Charlie’s Grandpa Joe.
Full summary
The whole story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, scene by scene
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Box Office & Budget
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory grossed $475 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $206.5 million came from the US and Canada and $268.5 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$475M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $206.5M
- International
- $268.5M
- Budget
- $150M
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Awards & Nominations
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory won 1 award from 9 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2006, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win9 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Young Actor – Freddie Highmore
- Nominated Best Family Film
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BAFTA 2006 4 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Saturn Awards 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Score
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Golden Globes 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)
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Oscars 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
- Behind the Scenes The Vision Of Willy Wonka's Past
How Well Do You Know Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main protagonist of the story?
Cars in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
11 cars on screen, including the 1961 Bedford J2 and the 1966 VéloSoleX 3800.
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1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Background role
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Sjakie en de Chocoladefabriek” and “巧克力冒險工廠”.
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- Sjakie en de Chocoladefabriek
- 巧克力冒險工廠
- Čarli i fabrika čokolade
- チャーリーとチョコレート工場
- चार्ली एंड द चॉकलेट फैक्ट्री
- Charlie' nin cikolata fabrikasi
- Kalle och chokladfabriken
- A fantástica fábrica de chocolate
- 찰리와 초콜릿 공장
- チャーリーとチョコレート工場：2005
- Charlie và Nhà Máy Sôcôla
- Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate
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- Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
- Charlie und die Schokoladenfabrik
- Charlie és a csokigyár
- Charlie et la chocolaterie
- La fabbrica di cioccolato
- Чарли и шоколадная фабрика
- Charlie e a Fábrica de Chocolate
- Charlie og Chokoladefabrikken
- Karlík a továrna na čokoládu
- 查理和巧克力工厂
- Charlie og sjokoladefabrikken
- צ'רלי בממלכת השוקולד
- Charlie i fabryka czekolady
- Charlie a továreň na čokoládu
- Чарли и шоколадовата фабрика
- Charlie'nin Çikolata Fabrikası
- Ο Τσάρλι και το Εργοστάσιο Σοκολάτας
- Charlie și fabrica de ciocolată
- Чарлі та шоколадна фабрика
- Charlie i la fàbrica de xocolata
- Charlie ja šokolaadivabrik
- Jali ja suklaatehdas
- Charlie i tvornica čokolade
- Чарли и фабрика чоколаде
- Čarlis ir šokolado fabrikas
- Čarli in tovarna čokolade
- Čārlijs un šokolādes fabrika
- 朱古力獎門人
- चार्ली और चॉकलेट का कारखाना
- Charli va shokolad fabrikasi
- Charlie eta txokolate fabrika
- ชาร์ลี กับ โรงงานช็อกโกแลต, ჩარლი და შოკოლადის ქარხანა
- تشارلي ومصنع الشوكولاتة
- چارلی و کارخانه شکلاتسازی
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Movies Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory released?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released on July 15, 2005.
Who directed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was directed by Tim Burton.
More films by Tim Burton Who is in the cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stars Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore and David Kelly.
How much did Charlie and the Chocolate Factory make at the box office?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory grossed $475 million worldwide ($206.5 million domestic, $268.5 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory rated?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory based on a book?
Yes. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is partly adapted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake.
What awards did Charlie and the Chocolate Factory win?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory won 1 award from 9 nominations, including Best Young Actor at the Critics' Choice 2006.
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