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7.0 / 10(16,477 votes)IMDbPG20051h 55m$475M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

“Prepare for a taste of adventure.”

Synopsis

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

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 15, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 8, 2005

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$150M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$475M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.17x

+$325M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $150MWorldwide: $475M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tim Burton
Screenplay & Story
John August
Original Score
Danny Elfman
Original Title
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Budget
$150M
Worldwide Gross
$475M
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, The Zanuck Company, Plan B Entertainment, Theobald Film Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tim Burton

Screenplay & Story

John August, Roald Dahl

Original Score & Music

Danny Elfman

Director of Photography

Philippe Rousselot

Film Editing

Chris Lebenzon

Producers

Brad Grey, Richard D. Zanuck, Lorne Orleans, Bruce Berman, Liccy Dahl

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Roald Dahl

Department Leadership Roster

Philippe Rousselot

Philippe Rousselot

Director of Photography

Alex McDowell

Alex McDowell

Production Design

John August

John August

Screenplay

Brad Grey

Brad Grey

Producer

Gabriella Pescucci

Gabriella Pescucci

Costume Design

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

Original Music Composer

Tim Burton

Tim Burton

Director

Chris Lebenzon

Chris Lebenzon

Editor

Richard D. Zanuck

Richard D. Zanuck

Producer

Lorne Orleans

Producer

Jim Dowdall

Stunt Coordinator

Nick Davis

Nick Davis

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 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 directed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was directed by Tim Burton.

Who stars in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

The principal cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory includes Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor.

When was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory released and how long is it?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

What was the box office and production budget of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $475M at the worldwide box office (3.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was composed by Danny Elfman.

Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory based on a book or true story?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).