Although; the plot deviates from the book towards the end- which my daughter (17) didn't like; and there was scene with a boat ride that was much too scay for my son(5), overall the movie was very enjoyable. It's one of the only ones we can watch together as a family.
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Pure, sweet imagination for both kids and adults.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, honesty, materialism
updated 11.06.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Parents need to know that overall this is an excellent, imaginative family film. While it doesn't have any content that would be considered inappropriate for kids, author Roald Dahl's signature dark humor is evident. There are a few scary/tense scenes that may disturb younger or more sensitive children. Slugworth is a creepy character (who turns out OK in the end). When Wonka takes the kids on a wild boat ride through a tunnel, some icky images appear and the kids on the boat are terrified. All of the ticket-winning kids end up in some kind of peril (some wind up in more dangerous situations than others), but they all turn out safe and sound in the end.
Read our full review by Ed Grant
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the different kids' choices as they go along on the tour. What would you do if you were one of the kids? When has being honest been rewarded for you?
- Compare this version to the more recent Johnny Depp version. Which do you prefer, and why?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
A real winner
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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Scary at times
This movie was on TV and for the longest time I couldn't watch it because the Oompa Loompa's were really scary to watch. It's a brilliant work of imagination for its time and has you wanting to be good like Charlie and crave chocolate for at least a couple of weeks.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
classic
this is one of those classics that don't look great at first but then turns out perfect. i loce this movie so much. it is one of my favorites yet the matrix (my first favorite) kicks this movies ass
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
WB IS EVIL!!!!
WB IS SO EVIL WHEN THEY MADE THIS MOVIE THAT IN THE BOAT RIDE, FIRST THEY SHOW GREEN SMOKE, THEN A WORM, THEN THEY SHOW A WORM GOING ACROSS A RESTING GUY'S MOUTH! THEN THEY SHOW THE GUY'S EYE IN HORROR, THEN THEY SHOW A CHICKEN BEING BEHEADED, AND OTHER SICK STUFF LIKE THAT! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING! THE DIDN'T EVEN GET THE TITLE RIGHT. (the book is called CHARLIE and the Chocolate Factory)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Favorite movie
Willy wonka and the chocalate factory is my favorite movie.i watched it with my aunt and my parents we all laughed at the funny and crazy things Willy Wonka did. you should watch this movie its really funny.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is a classic, and SO much better than the remake with Johnny Depp. It teaches kids some pretty good lessons, and is very entertaining. Love it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good Movie
I brought it to school once.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Eh...
I don't know why Willy Wonka is considered a 'classic.' It is boring at times, not all that funny, and Willy Wonka himself comes across as a bit sadistic. There are people who compare this to Wizard of Oz, which was a far better classic. Overrated. Good for kids: 6+
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
A classic
My kids identified with Charlie's deprivation (although they are hardly on his level) and noted the reward for his honesty. Yes the characters behave horribly but they get their just desserts. The boat ride is scary; those who are sensitive closed their eyes. Also, adults will have to be able to take hearing the "Oompah loompah" song from their kids for the next week.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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I'll be honest - I HATE this movie! It scared me to death as a kid and still creeps me out. Willy Wonka is weird. The kids on the tour are HORRIBLE. It'll never be shown in my house.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
spectacular !
great(and somtimes strage)movie.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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