Film Details
A timeless celebration of wonder, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory remains one of cinema’s most enchanting fantasies. When the elusive confectioner Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) announces that five golden tickets hidden within his chocolate bars will grant their finders access to his mysterious factory—and a lifetime supply of sweets—the world is swept into a frenzy. Among those dreaming of discovery is the kind-hearted Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), whose modest circumstances make the prospect seem impossibly distant. What follows is a journey into a world where rivers flow with chocolate, inventions defy belief and every corner conceals a new surprise. Anchored by Wilder’s unforgettable performance, this remains a beloved classic 55 years on.
Director: Mel Stuart
Cast: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum
Certificate: U
Running Time: 96 minutes