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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005·Movie
1h 55min·PG
70
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Scare5

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Prepare for a taste of adventure.

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Whimsical Dark FantasyGothic Fairy TaleEccentric Character StudyVisual SpectacleNostalgic Candy CultureMoral Fable for ChildrenDanny Elfman ScoreTim Burton AestheticHeartwarming Family Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Where can I stream Charlie and the Chocolate Factory legally?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is included with a subscription to Netflix and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory rated?

PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

1 h 55 min

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Critics78
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory higher (78) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$475 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $475 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Charlie and the Chocolate Factory use?

Not His SledActually Pretty FunnyAdaptational AttractivenessSupporting ProtagonistNarratorSurprisingly Mundane ReasonLighter and SofterGroup-Identifying FeaturePragmatic AdaptationMusical World HypothesisArt ShiftYou Are Fatand 177 more

TV Tropes lists 189 storytelling tropes for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, including Not His Sled, Actually Pretty Funny, Adaptational Attractiveness.