Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
English and French fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 min). In the US it is rated G. The English film released on 30 June 1971. It is directed by Mel Stuart and stars Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Cast
- Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson, Ed Peck, Günter Meisner, Roy Kinnear, Leonard Stone, Paris Themmen, Nora Denney, Michael Bollner
- Cinematography
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Editing
- David Saxon
- Written by
- Roald Dahl, David Seltzer
- Produced by
- David L. Wolper
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Based on
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Set in
- Europe
- Filmed in
- Germany
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 30 June 1971
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Suitable for children of all ages. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes, or 100 min.
When did Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory release?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory released on 30 June 1971.
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is directed by Mel Stuart.
Who is in the cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
The cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory includes Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson and Ed Peck.
Where can I watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory online?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory streams on Netflix.
How much did Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory earn at the box office?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory grossed $4 million on a budget of $3 million.
What is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory rated in the US?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is rated G by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory based on a true story or a book?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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