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1971 · Movie · 1h 40m · G

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

CriticsCritics: 76
AudienceAudience: 7.9

A poor boy hopes to find one of five golden tickets hidden in candy bars, each offering a tour of a mysterious chocolate factory. Along with his grandfather, he joins a group of young winners on a whimsical visit where the candy maker’s unusual rules put their character to the test.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like whimsical musical adventures, memorable songs, and a mix of sweetness and strange humor; Not for you if you prefer grounded stories or find eccentric, sometimes unsettling scenes off-putting.

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Cast

Gene WilderPeter OstrumJack AlbertsonDiana SowleRoy KinnearJulie Dawn ColeDenise NickersonLeonard Stone

Director

Mel Stuart

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