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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than young Charlie, but as his family is so poor that buying even one bar of chocolate is a treat, buying enough bars to find one of the five golden tickets is unlikely in the extreme. But in movieland, magic can happen. Charlie, along with four somewhat odious other children, get the chance of a lifetime and a tour of the factory. Along the way, mild disasters befall each of the odious children, but can Charlie beat the odds and grab the brass ring?

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Cast & Crew See All

Gene Wilder
Willy Wonka
Jack Albertson
Grandpa Joe
Peter Ostrum
Charlie Bucket

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Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (Fathom Events 50th Anniversary Trailer)
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Awards

  • 1972 - Oscar - Best Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score - nominated
  • 1972 - Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - nominated
  • 2018 - OFTA Film Hall of Fame - Motion Picture - winner
  • 2022 - OFTA Film Hall of Fame - Character - winner

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