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quirky situations, action, and mild language
Plot: What's the story about?
Acclaimed director Tim Burton brings his vividly imaginative style to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", about eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka, and Charlie, a good-hearted boy from a poor family who lives in the shadow of Wonka's extraordinary factory. Long isolated from his own family, Wonka launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. Five lucky children, including Charlie, draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka's fantastic world in this astonishing and enduring story.
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Who stars in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Cast List
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Soul Surfer, Rebel Ridge
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One Life, Dark Shadows
Alice in Wonderland, Submarine
W.E., Mister Lonely
The Moon And Back, Glitter & Doom
Hugo, Season of the Witch
Who's making Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Crew List
A look at the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tim Burton last directed Dumbo and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. The film's writer John August last wrote Aladdin and Frankenweenie.
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Bruce BermanFelicity Dahl
Brad Grey
Patrick McCormick
Michael Siegel
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Production: What we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Key Facts
- Based on the classic tale by Roald Dahl.
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Release Date: When was the film released?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a release in 2005 on Friday, July 15, 2005. There were 3 other movies released on the same date, including Wedding Crashers, The Reception and Happy Endings.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 .