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Wonka

2023·Movie
1h 57min·PG
IMDb6.9Metacritic666.8Rotten Tomatoes82%83%

Where to watch

HBO MaxYouTube TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

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 FantasyWhimsical Origin StoryFamily-Friendly AdventureOptimistic & CharmingVisually DelightfulMagical RealismImaginative WorldTriumph Over AdversityHeartwarming

Crew

Directed by:
Paul King, Matthew Sharp, Zoe Morgan
Written by:
Roald Dahl, Simon Farnaby, Paul King
Produced by:
David Heyman, Pete Chiappetta, Nina Gold
Composed by:
Paul Massey, Gary Dodkin, John Casali

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Wonka

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wonka legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

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?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

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.