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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): Film vs Book
Film · 2005 · Directed by Tim Burton · Starring Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore
About the film
A visually bold version of the candy maker and his visit to the factory.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt stays near the book's plot but adds a family backstory for the candy maker that the novel does not have.
Read or watch first?
The book is brisker; the film is richer in design.
What the book gives you
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
A joyful dose of wonder and mischief, with a kind-hearted hero and a magical factory beyond imagination. A story that makes you smile.
Who will like it: Families and anyone who loves imaginative, playful stories full of sweets and surprises.