Every good thing in this world started with a dream.
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Wonka (2023) is a comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Paul King, released on December 6, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key and Hugh Grant. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4,544 ratings.
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Timothée Chalamet
as Willy Wonka
Calah Lane
as Noodle
Keegan-Michael Key
as Chief of Police
Hugh Grant
as Oompa Loompa
Paterson Joseph
as Arthur Slugworth
Olivia Colman
as Mrs. Scrubbit
Tom Davis
as Bleacher
Jim Carter
as Abacus Crunch
Rowan Atkinson
as Father Julius
Matt Lucas
as Prodnose
Mathew Baynton
as Ficklegruber
Natasha Rothwell
as Piper Benz
Directed by Paul King, written by Simon Farnaby, Paul King and Paul King, produced by Luke Kelly, Alexandra Derbyshire and David Heyman.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4,544 ratings.
The opening bars of "Pure Imagination" give us a clue as to what's coming next, and for the most part it's a strong testament to the engaging and charismatic man playing the eponymous chocolatier. He arrives is a town controlled by a chocolate cartel that is determined to use any means possible to ensure he can't fulfil his dream. That dream? Well ever since he was a child, he has wanted to make chocolate as well…
Reviewed on December 11, 2023
Enjoyed this! 2023's <em>'Wonka'</em> is very good! It's an original story based upon the Roald Dahl novel, so it isn't an adaptation as such like the 1971 and 2005 flicks. With that I didn't find it quite as interesting as what's portrayed in the aforementioned films, but I do appreciate (and prefer, tbh) that they went a different way with it here. And it comes out nicely. Timothée Chalamet gives a strong…
Reviewed on December 13, 2023
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-paul-kings-wonka-musical-is-a-truly-delightful-origin-story/ "Wonka offers a fresh perspective on the iconic character while paying homage to Roald Dahl's timeless tale of morality. Paul King succeeds in delivering a jolly, entertaining, visually dazzling take on the origins of Willy Wonka, featuring a fearlessly committed cast, tons of humor, and…
Reviewed on December 15, 2023
**A Sweet Delight for All Ages - Wonka Movie Review** I recently had the pleasure of watching the latest cinematic treat, Wonka, and I must say it's a delightful experience that caters to audiences of all ages. As a busy software engineer with a penchant for quality family time, I couldn't have asked for a better choice for our movie night. From the moment the film began, it whisked us away on a whimsical journey…
Reviewed on December 21, 2023
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Wonka (2023) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Wonka (2023) includes Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Grant and Paterson Joseph. The film was directed by Paul King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Wonka was released on December 6, 2023 and runs for 1h 57m.
Wonka (2023) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4,544 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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