Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005

In this whimsical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale, Charlie Bucket and his eccentric Grandpa Joe embark on a fantastical journey to Willy Wonka's enigmatic chocolate factory. As they join a motley crew of golden ticket winners, Wonka's Oompa Loompas guide them through a world of wonders, but beneath the sweet façade lies a surprising revelation that will expose each child's true nature.

In this whimsical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale, Charlie Bucket and his eccentric Grandpa Joe embark on a fantastical journey to Willy Wonka's enigmatic chocolate factory. As they join a motley crew of golden ticket winners, Wonka's Oompa Loompas guide them through a world of wonders, but beneath the sweet façade lies a surprising revelation that will expose each child's true nature.

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Metacritic

72

Metascore

6.8

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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83%

TOMATOMETER

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51%

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IMDb

6.7 /10

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TMDB

70

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78th Academy Awards 2006

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Costume Design

59th British Academy Film Awards 2006

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Best Costume Design

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Best Makeup and Hair

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Best Production Design

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Best Special Visual Effects

11th Critics' Choice Awards 2006

Freddie Highmore
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Best Young Actor

Freddie Highmore
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Best Family Film

63rd Golden Globe Awards 2006

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)

32nd Saturn Awards 2006

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Best Score

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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.

One fateful day, Wonka announces an extraordinary contest: five Golden Tickets hidden within Wonka Bars worldwide, offering the lucky finders an exclusive tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. As excitement builds, four tickets are claimed by individuals representing the worst of childhood vices: Augustus Gloop, a glutton from Düsseldorf; Veruca Salt, a spoiled girl from Buckinghamshire; Violet Beauregarde, an overly competitive gum chewer from Atlanta; and Mike Teavee, a video game-obsessed brat from Denver. Despite Charlie’s attempts, he faces disappointment in his quest for a ticket. Furthermore, with his father being laid off from the toothpaste factory—replaced by a robot—his chances seem slim when rumors claim a wealthy boy in Russia has found the last ticket.

However, fate smiles upon Charlie when he discovers a dollar bill and buys another Wonka Bar, hoping for a glimmer of happiness. To his astonishment, the bar contains the final Golden Ticket. Accompanied by Grandpa Joe and his fellow ticket holders’ guardians, Charlie is welcomed by Wonka, who leads them on an enchanting tour. Yet, as the tour unfolds, each child succumbs to their own flaws, disregarding Wonka’s warnings. The consequences are immediate and whimsical: Augustus is whisked away by a chocolate-extraction pipe, Violet balloons into a giant blueberry after trying an experimental gum, Veruca is discarded by worker squirrels for trying to adopt one, and Mike is shrunk after misusing a Teleporter.

The humorous disasters, highlighted by the Oompa-Loompas’ moral songs, leave each child marred by their individual downfalls—Augustus is now covered in chocolate, Violet is blue and flexible, Veruca and her father emerge garbage-laden, and Mike is stretched thin.

As the tour concludes and Charlie stands as the last child, Wonka presents him with a unique opportunity: to live and work in the factory as his heir. However, to accept, Charlie must leave his family behind. Reflecting on Wonka’s own estrangement from his father, stemming from a strained and oppressive childhood, Charlie chooses to value his family above personal ambition.

In a heartwarming turn, Charlie’s steadfastness leads to a content life for his family, with his father reinstated at the toothpaste factory. With Charlie’s encouragement, Wonka confronts his own past, ultimately reconciling with his estranged father. In a joyous conclusion, Charlie inherits the factory and welcomes his entire family to their new home, cementing a lifelong friendship and partnership with Mr. Wonka.

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Cars Featured in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Austin

1952

A40 Somerset

Bedford

1961

J2

Chevrolet

1983

Chevy Van

Ford

1999

E-350

Ford

1983

Econoline

Lada

1985

Riva Estate 2104

Morris

1957

Oxford Series III

VéloSoleX

1966

3800

Volga

1962

M-21

Volvo

740

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