FAQ for
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) More at IMDbPro »

No. This movie is not a remake. It's an adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, just like the original.

this version interprets the book with a vast difference than the original movie did. this movie was created to highlight Roald Dahls work, not to re-create the older movie.

The HD-DVD Version runs a bit longer in comparison to the theatrical cut. Rumours are heard that this version was also shown on TV in America. A detailed comparison between both versions can be found here.