Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Director:

Tim Burton

Writers:

Roald Dahl (book), John August (screenplay)

Stars:

Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 50 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Johnny Depp	...	Willy Wonka
Freddie Highmore	...	Charlie Bucket
David Kelly	...	Grandpa Joe
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Mrs. Bucket
Noah Taylor	...	Mr. Bucket
Missi Pyle	...	Mrs. Beauregarde
James Fox	...	Mr. Salt
Deep Roy	...	Oompa Loompa
Christopher Lee	...	Dr. Wonka
Adam Godley	...	Mr. Teavee
Franziska Troegner	...	Mrs. Gloop
AnnaSophia Robb	...	Violet Beauregarde (as Annasophia Robb)
Julia Winter	...	Veruca Salt
Jordan Fry	...	Mike Teavee
Philip Wiegratz	...	Augustus Gloop

Storyline

When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory.

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Plot Keywords:

caterpillar | psychiatrist | cannibalism | garbage | fight | 

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Taglines:

Oompa-Loompas are crazy for Coco-Beans

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for quirky situations, action and mild language

Details

Country:

USA UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 July 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience

Filming Locations:

UK

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$56,178,450, 17 July 2005

Gross USA:

$206,459,076

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$474,968,763

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, The Zanuck Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES Dolby Digital EX SDDS Sonics-DDP (IMAX version) DTS (DTS HD Master Audio 5.1) (5.1 Surround) Dolby Digital (Dolby Digital 5.1) (5.1 Surround) SDDS (8 channels) (5.1 Surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sam Neill auditioned for the role of Mr. Salt, but Tim Burton said he wanted Johnny Depp to be the only "name" actor in the movie.

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Goofs

When Willy Wonka walks into the elevator after congratulating Charlie, he falls to the floor. In the reflection of the wobbling elevator door, you can see a crew member moving. The reflection is not of Charlie's grandpa.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: This is a story of an ordinary little boy named Charlie Bucket. He was not faster, or stronger, or more clever than other children. His family was not rich or powerful or well-connected; in fact, they barely had enough to eat. Charlie Bucket was the luckiest boy in the entire world. He just didn't know it yet.

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Crazy Credits

The Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures logos appear to be made of gold and come out from behind white fog.

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Alternate Versions

On Cartoon Network, TBS, and TNT, a few scenes were cut out, and the songs Violet Beauregarde and Veruca Salt are shortened.

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Connections

Referenced in WordGirl: Becky and the Chocolate Factory/Chuck's Brother (2009)

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Soundtracks

Mr. Quiet
Written by RaVani Flood, Gardner DeAguiar, Jesse Shaternick, and Manuel Ignacio
Performed by Technical Difficulties
Courtesy of Gunga Den Audio Lounge
Video clip courtesy of Derek Frey

User Reviews

House of Wax Lips

I was surprised to discover that except for the Dicken's Christmas Carol ending, this movie is actually a traditional horror flick with training wheels for elementary school kids. Johnny Depp does a delightfully maladjusted mad scientist act, supported by an entire tribe of eager Igors. As in any Spam in a Cabin flick - the victims are picked off, one by one. A special acknowledgement should go to the person or persons who did the amazing hand knit blankets, scarves and sweaters featured in the scenes with the grandparents. If you enjoyed the art direction in this one, you might enjoy the 5,000 Fingers of Professor T.