Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Tim Burton, running about 115 minutes. “Prepare for a taste of adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Who’s in it. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket, David Kelly as Grandpa Joe and Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Bucket, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $475M 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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)?
- In US, Charlie and 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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory worth watching?
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stars Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter and Noah Taylor.
- When was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory released?
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.