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Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory 55th Anniversary

  • Rated G
  • 1hr 45m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Mel Stuart

Producer:

Stan Margulies, David L. Wolper

Writer:

Roald Dahl

Release Date:

Aug 2, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 45m

Synopsis

Take an unforgettable, uniquely magical, musical journey through the deliciously delightful, whimsically wonderful world of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) seeks the priceless golden ticket that will make him a winner. Thanks to his Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson), Charlie gets the prize of his dreams! But a far more wonderful surprise than Charlie ever imagined awaits him.

In a land of chocolate waterfalls, giant lollipops, edible flowers and, of course, Oompa Loompas, it's nonstop, mouth-watering fun in the timeless fantasy Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

This special 55th anniversary release includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.

Cast

  • Gene Wilder
  • Jack Albertson
  • Peter Ostrum
  • Roy Kinnear
  • Julie Dawn Cole
  • Leonard Stone
  • Denise Nickerson
  • Nora Denney
  • Paris Themmen
  • Ursula Reit

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Universal acclaim based on 68 Reviews
70

For a children's film, Willy Wonka is surprisingly malevolent, which is most of its fun. But the refreshing malice and twisted whimsy only kick into high gear after 45 minutes of plodding setup and film-padding songs.

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