Wonka

PG

Released Dec 15, 2023

1h 56m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Fantasy

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Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

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Critics Consensus

With director Paul King at the helm and some solid new songs at the ready, the warmly old-fashioned Wonka puts a suitably sweet spin on the classic character while still leaving some room for the source material's darker undertones.

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Audience Says

As long as you go in ready to take it on its own terms, Wonka is a funny, heartwarming musical that dreams up a new origin story for a classic character.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Wonka, like the Paddington films is something special in its own right, a labour of love from a team who have spared no expense or effort to give us all a Christmas treat. So come along one and all, bring the grandparents or the grandkids.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 21, 2023

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

At its best, “Wonka” can be melt-in-your-mouth fun, but what it lacks is weirdness — the very thing that made Dahl’s stories, and the earlier “Wonka” movies, so memorable.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 20, 2023

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Wenlei Ma

PerthNow

It may have hijinks, tomfoolery and musical extravagance, but at its core, it’s as gooey as a marshmallow dipped in a chocolate fountain.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 19, 2023

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Calum Cooper

Cinerama Film

For a movie whose necessity was initially questionable, King and his team have once again shown that they shouldn’t be underestimated.

Jul 19, 2024

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Stacey Yvonne

Wealth of Geeks

For decades, children around the world have loved Willy Wonka. And it makes perfect sense; who wouldn't want to worship someone who peddles exclusively in making candy?

Rated: 7/10

Jul 8, 2024

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Dana Barbuto

Boston Movie News

Chalamet tends to play more serious parts: young cannibal in love, legendary British king, meth addict. “Wonka” allows him to show off another side of his talent, scoring the golden ticket and a Golden Globe nomination.

Rated: B

Jul 4, 2024

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Diego

I loved every second of it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Big Red

Great songs. visually stunning

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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modern review

there's a musical style song every 5 to 10 minutes. I expected musical songs but at one point I was rolling my eyes because I couldn't believe ANOTHER song was coming on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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It was a very cute family movie that adults will love too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Victoria

I love it so much Im addicted :) I did wonka/dune 2 double features many times and Im amazed how versatile Timothe is as an actor! Wonka songs are in my mind every day lifting my spirits and all the actors are really funny and talented! This is such an awesome classic that Ill be rewatching it many times over the years 3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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JAX4885

What an inspiring movie! Such a beautiful encounter with childhood, imagination, and persistence. The mysic is catchy and inspirational. This should be a favorite of every family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Willy Wonka

Hugh Grant

Oompa Loompa

Calah Lane

Noodle

Keegan-Michael Key

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Wonka: Extended Preview

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Wonka: Movie Clip - Small Print

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Wonka: Movie Clip - Respectable Size

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Wonka: Movie Clip - My Creation

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Wonka: Movie Clip - Keeping Warm

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Synopsis

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

Director: Paul King
Producer: David Heyman, Alexandra Derbyshire, Luke Kelly
Screenwriter: Simon Farnaby, Paul King
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Heyday Films
Rating: PG (Some Violence|Mild Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 30, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $218.4M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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