
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
In this 1971 classic directed by Mel Stuart, a young boy named Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious and magical chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka, played by Gene Wilder. Along with four other children, Charlie embarks on a fantastical journey filled with whimsical inventions and moral lessons. The film is renowned for its imaginative set designs and memorable musical numbers. Interestingly, it has become a cult favorite over the years and can be viewed on Soap2day for free.
Views: 133
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Director: Mel Stuart
Actors: Denise Nickerson, Diana Sowle, Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Julie Dawn Cole, Leonard Stone, Michael Bollner, Nora Denney, Paris Themmen, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Ursula Reit
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Wolper Pictures
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar, 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Budget: $3,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $669,890
Duration:
1h 40minRelease: 1971
Release Date: 1971-06-29
IMDb: 7.8
TMDB: 7.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 67
FilmAffinity: 6.9