Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is streaming in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
The verdict
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.0/10 on TMDB across 16,412 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 115-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UK you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of English adventure with a comedy streak, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 16,412 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.0/10 over 16,412 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tim Burton
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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