Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971): Cast & Ratings
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 fantasy musical directed by Mel Stuart, starring Peter Ostrum, Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson. It is partly based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $687,741 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1972. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory About?
The premise of Willy Wonka & 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's life takes an extraordinary turn when he finds a rare golden ticket, earning him a place among a few other children to tour the mysterious Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Inside, they encounter fantastical inventions, delightful treats, and quirky Oompa-Loompas. As they navigate the wondrous and sometimes perilous landscape, the children face challenges that test their character, and Wonka’s true intentions begin to surface.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- chocolate factory
- chocolate
- candy
- factory
- golden ticket
- candy bar
- mother son relationship
- candymaker
- overweight child
- candy store
- based on novel
- willy wonka character
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- recluse
- urban setting
- laundress
- industrial espionage
- confectioner
- used car dealer
- newsstand
- wish fulfillment
- father daughter relationship
- miniaturization
- wallpaper
- tunnel
- tour guide
- tv news
- split screen
- single mother
- school
- restaurant
- paperboy
- paddlewheel boat
- inventor
- invalid
- honesty
- gluttony
- elevator
- chewing gum
- trapdoor
- contest
- spoiled brat
- widow
- garbage chute
- belching
- prize
- out of control elevator
- six word title
- pleading
- family relationships
- punctuation in title
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Cast
Peter Ostrum leads the cast, with Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson. Directed by Mel Stuart; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mel Stuart
Also Starring in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 8.0
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Plot Summary
What happens in Willy Wonka & 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 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Bucket, portrayed by Peter Ostrum, is a young boy filled with dreams and determination despite living in dire poverty with his widowed mother and four grandparents. One day, as he walks home from school, Charlie’s newspaper route takes him past the intriguing gates of Willy Wonka’s (played by Gene Wilder) Chocolate Factory. Driven by curiosity, he gazes through the gates, only to be approached by a mysterious tinker who warns him that nobody enters Wonka’s Factory and comes out again.
Full summary
The whole story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, scene by scene
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Box Office
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory grossed $687,741 worldwide. $573,368 came from the US and Canada and $112,543 (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$687.7K
- US & Canada
- $573.4K
- International
- $112.5K
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Awards & Nominations
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1972.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1972 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Gene Wilder
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 3 trailers, 2 teasers and 5 clips.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Official 4K Trailer
- Teaser Fathom Events Trailer
- Teaser TCM Big Screen Classics 50th Anniversary Spot
How Well Do You Know Willy Wonka & 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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Cars in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
28 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1965 Ford Econoline.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Background role -
1968 BMW 2002 Background role
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Also Known As
45 alternative titles, including “Willy Wonka y La Fabrica de Chocolate” and “Sjakie en de Chocoladefabriek”.
- Also known as
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- Willy Wonka y La Fabrica de Chocolate
- Sjakie en de Chocoladefabriek
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Willy Wonka & die Schokoladenfabrik
- 초콜릿 천국
- Un mundo de fantasía
- 윌리 웡카 & 초콜릿 공장
- 초콜렛 천국
- Willy Wonka és a csokoládégyár
- Un mundo de fantasía (Willy Wonka y la Fábrica de Chocolate)
- Kalle och Chokladfabriken
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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- Charlie und die Schokoladenfabrik
- Willy Wonka és a csokigyár
- Willy Wonka e la fabbrica di cioccolato
- Sjakie & de Chocoladefabriek
- Willy Wonka och chokoladfabriken
- Вилли Вонка и шоколадная фабрика
- Willy Wonka e a Fábrica de Chocolate
- Charlie et la Chocolaterie
- ווילי וונקה ומפעל השוקולד
- Ο Γουίλι Γουόνκα και το Εργοστάσιο Σοκολάτας
- Drengen, der druknede i chokoladesovsen
- Pan Wonka a jeho čokoládovna
- A Fantástica Fábrica de Chocolate
- Un món de fantasia
- 欢乐糖果屋
- Willy Wonka au pays enchanté
- Jali ja suklaatehdas
- Willy Wonka i tvornica čokolade
- Willy Wonka y la fábrica de chocolate
- Charlie og sjokoladefabrikken
- Willy Wonka i fabryka czekolady
- Вили Вонка и фабрика чоколаде
- Willy Wonka ve Çikolata Fabrikası
- Willy Wonka și fabrica de ciocolată
- Уили Уонка и шоколадовата фабрика
- Віллі Вонка та шоколадна фабрика
- Willy Wonka và Nhà Máy Sôcôla
- 夢のチョコレート工場
- ویلی وانکا و کارخانه شکلاتسازی
- วิลลี่ วองก้า กับโรงงานช็อคโกแลต
- Vilis Vonka ir šokolado fabrikas
- 兒童樂園
- 歡樂糖果屋
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory released?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released on June 30, 1971.
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was directed by Mel Stuart.
More films by Mel Stuart Who is in the cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory stars Peter Ostrum, Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory make at the box office?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory grossed $687,741 worldwide ($573,368 domestic, $112,543 international).
How is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory rated?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has 7.8/10 on IMDb and 67 on Metacritic.
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory based on a book?
Yes. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is partly adapted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake.
Was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory nominated for any awards?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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