Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1971, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Mel Stuart, running about 99 minutes. “It's Scrumdidilyumptious!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Who’s in it. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory stars Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket, Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe and Roy Kinnear as Mr. Salt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)?
- In US, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is available to stream on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory worth watching?
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory stars Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, Roy Kinnear and Julie Dawn Cole.
- When was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory released?
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.