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Wonka

2023·Movie
1h 57min·PG
73
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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5

Heart

Awe-inspiring and heartwarming

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wonder10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Music Centrality9

Who it's for

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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.
Musical Origin StoryWhimsical FantasyCharming & HeartfeltVisual SpectacleSweet & SentimentalAdaptation PrequelFeel-Good CinemaTheatrical PerformanceCandy-Colored Aesthetic

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Questions about Wonka

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wonka legally?

Wonka is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wonka worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wonka rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Wonka?

1 h 57 min

Wonka runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wonka?

Critics74
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Wonka much the same way.

Was Wonka a box office hit?

Budget$125 million
Box office$635 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $125 million to make and earned $635 million worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What language is Wonka in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wonka?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wonka in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wonka use?

Catch-22 DilemmaAdded Alliterative AppealOrphan's Plot TrinketHate SinkFalling Chandelier of DoomCorrupt ChurchSpontaneous ChoreographyVillain SongBig "WHAT?!"Adapted OutBait-and-SwitchMove Along, Nothing to See Hereand 147 more

TV Tropes lists 159 storytelling tropes for Wonka, including Catch-22 Dilemma, Added Alliterative Appeal, Orphan's Plot Trinket.