Best Movies Guide: Why Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. It's scrumdidilyumptious!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka; Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe; Peter Ostrum as Charlie; Roy Kinnear as Mr. Salt; Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt; Leonard Stone as Mr. Beauregarde; Denise Nickerson as Violet Beauregarde; Nora Denney as Mrs. Teevee
About Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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.
More like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Wonka
- The Grinch
- Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
- Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
- Family Switch
- Godmothered
- The Addams Family
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka; Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe; Peter Ostrum as Charlie; Roy Kinnear as Mr. Salt; Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt; Leonard Stone as Mr. Beauregarde; Denise Nickerson as Violet Beauregarde; Nora Denney as Mrs. Teevee
Is this Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



