When the mysterious owner of the local chocolate factory announces a contest which will grant five lucky children the opportunity to tour his factory, young Charlie Bucket wants nothing else but to win this contest. Being from an impoverished family and not often able to buy his beloved chocolate Charlie thinks his chances are slim. Miracles do happen and Charlie ends up as one of the lucky recipients of a Golden Ticket that grants him access to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Accompanied on the tour by his grandfather and the four other winners, Charlie is amazed once he enters the gates. Mystery, puzzlement and valuable life lessons are around every corner with the biggest and best surprise for Charlie coming at the end of the film.