New Friday Classic Matinee - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | 1h 38m | 1971 | Rated G | Musical/Fantasy

Join the expedition visiting legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) in a splendiferous movie that wondrously brings to screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl’s classic book. Coated with flavorful tunes and production design that constantly dazzles the eye, this effervescent musical never fails to enchant the young and old. On a whirlwind tour of Willy’s incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart. And You’ll rediscover the timeless magic of a delicious family classic.

Movie description provided by swank.com

Starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Michael Bollner, Denise Nickerson