Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Name: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2005-07-13
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 7

2005 · Movie · PG · 115 min · ★ 7.0 · 78% critics

AdventureComedyFamilyFantasy

A kind young boy gets the rare chance to tour a magical chocolate factory with other lucky children. Inside, the visit becomes a colorful, strange, and funny adventure led by an eccentric candy maker.

Based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Also known as Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

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Details

Years: 2005
Release date: 2005-07-13
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 115 min
Critic score: 78/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (16,127 votes)
Box office: $475,000,000
Budget: $150,000,000

About

You’ll like this if you enjoy quirky family fantasy with sweets, weird humor, and a storybook feel like Matilda; Not for you if you prefer warmer, less eccentric adventures.

Pros: colorful fantasy; lively humor; strong family appeal | Cons: divisive candy maker; weaker songs; odd tone