Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
A whimsical, slightly eerie musical adventure that balances wonder with dark comedy and a warm moral heart.
Same writer: Roald Dahl · Whimsical, dark · about family and class · musical
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A visually inventive, darkly comic tour that balances whimsy with melancholy and a warm heart.
About 2005 film directed by Tim Burton
Genres fantasy, musical, family, black comedy
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Roald Dahl, John August
Starring Johnny Depp, Christopher Lee, Helena Bonham Carter, Danny Elfman, AnnaSophia Robb, Freddie Highmore, Missi Pyle, James Fox
Music Danny Elfman
Runtime 115 min
Country United States, United Kingdom, Australia
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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