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Poster for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Cinema · Family, Fantasy, Comedy

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

United States 2 August 2026 Certificate G
United Kingdom 29 June 1971 Certificate U

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.

Director
Mel Stuart
Cast
Peter Ostrum, Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Diana Sowle, Roy Kinnear
Running time
100 minutes
Official site
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