- Released on July 13, 2005
In the delightful and whimsical world of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," a young boy named Charlie Bucket, played by the talented Freddie Highmore, wins a golden ticket to tour the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world. The factory is owned by the world's most unusual candy maker, Willy Wonka, who is brought to life by the enigmatic and eccentric Johnny Depp.
As the story unfolds, we learn that Charlie is a kind-hearted and loving boy who lives in poverty with his mother and four bedridden grandparents. The golden ticket represents a chance for Charlie to escape his bleak reality and enter a world of pure imagination. Meanwhile, Willy Wonka, a reclusive genius with a troubled past, sees the tour as an opportunity to find a worthy heir to his chocolate empire.
Throughout the tour, we meet a group of colorful characters, including the gluttonous Augustus Gloop, the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, the television-obsessed Mike Teavee, and the spoiled Veruca Salt. Each character embodies a different vice, providing a stark contrast to Charlie's virtuous nature. As the group navigates through the factory's many wonders, they encounter a series of challenges that test their morality and integrity. Ultimately, only Charlie emerges as a worthy candidate, proving that kindness and humility are the keys to unlocking the true magic of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
Full Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Johnny Depp
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Freddie Highmore
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Helena Bonham Carter
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Noah Taylor
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Missi Pyle
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Deep Roy
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Christopher Lee
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Adam Godley
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David Morris
Nitin Ganatra
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Tony Kirwood
Todd Boyce
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Harry Taylor
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Francesca Hunt
Garrick Hagon
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Kevin Eldon
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Colette Appleby
Debora Weston
Annette Badland
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Danny Elfman
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