Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory_
"It's scrumdidilyumptious!"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory earned $4.0M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 33% return on investment.
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Year context
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released 55 years ago in 1971.
CAST (20)
Gene Wilder
Willy Wonka
Peter Ostrum
Charlie Bucket
Jack Albertson
Grandpa Joe
Michael Böllner
Augustus Gloop
Julie Dawn Cole
Veruca Salt
Denise Nickerson
Violet Beauregarde
Paris Themmen
Mike Teevee
Nora Denney
Mrs. Teevee
Roy Kinnear
Mr. Salt
Leonard Stone
Mr. Beauregarde
Ursula Reit
Mrs. Gloop
GM
Günter Meisner
Mr. Slugworth
Diana Sowle
Mrs. Bucket
Aubrey Woods
Bill
David Battley
Mr. Turkentine
Peter Capell
The Tinker
Werner Heyking
Mr. Jopeck
Peter Stuart
Winkelmann
FL
Franziska Liebing
Grandma Josephine (uncredited)
EZ
Ernst Ziegler
Grandpa George (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$4.0M
Revenue
+33%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (3,861 votes)
Popularity
11
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$4,000,000
Profit
+$1,000,000
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 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.
How long is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
The cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory includes Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, Michael Böllner, Julie Dawn Cole.
How much did Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory make at the box office?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory earned $4,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 3,861 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Family
Fantasy
Comedy
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