Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a family movie directed by Mel Stuart. The movie was first released on June 30, 1971, and has an 7.8 rating on IMDb.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is premiering on Netflix on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Let’s take a look at the cast, movie plot, reviews and what else is on Netflix. ⬇️
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Netflix Release Date
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is coming out on Netflix on January 1, 2022. You can also view all new Netflix releases on Jan. 1, 2022. So, what time can you sit down and start watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
| Netflix Premiere Date | January 1, 2022 (US) |
| Original Release Date | June 30, 1971 |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
| IMDb Website | IMDb |
| Movie Genre | Family |
| Parental Rating | G |
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If you live on the east coast, you can start watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at 3:01 AM (ET), and if you’re on the west coast, the release happens at 12:01 AM (PT). Some Netflix titles are considered original in one country but not in another and may not be available in your region. Below are the start times for United States main time zones.
| Eastern (ET) | 3:01 AM |
| Central (CT) | 3:01 AM |
| Mountain (MST) | 2:01 AM |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:01 AM |
Note: Netflix original movies and TV series are typically released globally at the same time at midnight PT/3:00 AM ET on the day of release.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Cast and Plot
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory stars Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum.
What is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory about?
A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Reviews
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 191,416 user votes, and score on Rotten Tomatoes. Please note, these user reviews are accurate at the time of writing. We will continue to updated Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory reviews periodically.
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory a Netflix Original?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a movie released in 1971.
When did Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory originally come out?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was originally released on Wednesday, June 30, 1971.
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory on Netflix?
Yes.
What age rating is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is rated: G. G
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was produced by David L. Wolper Productions, with a budget of $3 million. Its initial release on June 30, 1971, made approximately Not Available at the Box Office.
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