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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mel Stuart. With Peter Ostrum, Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson.
75/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
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75/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the go…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
MoviHero lists June 29, 1971 as the release date for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Mel Stuart is the listed director. The listed cast includes Peter Ostrum as Charlie, Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe, Diana Sowle as Mrs. Bucket. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 29, 1971
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorMel Stuart
CastPeter Ostrum as Charlie, Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe, Diana Sowle as Mrs. Bucket
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 75/100 (7.5/10) from 4,109 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCharlieCharlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), played by Peter Ostrum.Open character guide otherWilly WonkaWilly Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), played by Gene Wilder.Open character guide otherGrandpa JoeGrandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), played by Jack Albertson.Open character guide
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