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PGPICK SELECTION05
BIG ADVENTURES · LITTLE DREAMERS
PG2005·1h 55m·Family / Fantasy

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

A golden ticket opens an unpredictable door.

Charlie Bucket wins a visit to Willy Wonka's secretive factory, where four other children and their parents discover that the inventions come with unexpected consequences.

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Why it’s a little special

Elaborate sets, strange machinery, and musical interludes frame Charlie's loyalty to his family.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Children undergo frightening comic transformations and accidents; also poverty, bullying, unsettling imagery, and mild language.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Tim Burton
Starring
Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, Helena Bonham Carter, David Kelly, Geoffrey Holder
Release date
July 15, 2005
Runtime
115 minutes
Genre
Family, Fantasy, Musical, Adventure
Studio
Warner Bros.
Language
English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

Make a night of it.

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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing . Checked 2026-10-17. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.