
Everything you need to know about Wonka
Set decades before Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, welcome to the world of Wonka, where imagination and magic is there for those who believe in it.
In an all-singing, all-dancing adventure, this story is sure to become a new family favourite.
Earning an impressive 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s a wholesome treat as sweet as chocolate.
Here’s everything you need to know about the movie…
What is Wonka about?
Willy Wonka is a young and sprightly wannabe chocolatier who makes his way to the Galéries Gourmet in order to make his break into the industry.
With a dream of launching his own chocolate shop, Wonka quickly draws interest with his magical creations, but also gets the attention of a group of rival businessmen known as the Chocolate Cartel, who consider him a threat.
However, with money running out quickly, he’s forced to work in a launderette to pay for the boarding house he’s staying in.
Wonka isn’t going to give up on his dreams anytime soon though, and together with his newfound friends, he kickstarts a plan to bring chocolate to the masses.
But with dangers at every turn, and an Oompa Loompa on a vengeance mission, this adventure is sure to be a wild ride.
Who is in the cast of Wonka and where have we seen them before?
Wonka boasts an A-list cast from both the UK and the US.
The lead stars include:
Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name, Little Women) as Willy Wonka
Calah Lane (Kidding, Firebud) as Noodle
Keegan-Michael Key (Key and Peele, Schmigadoon!) as Chief-of-Police
Paterson Joseph (Noughts and Crosses, Vigil) as Arthur Slugworth
Matt Lucas (Little Britain, Alice Through the Looking Glass) as Gerald Prodnose
Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, The Wrong Mans) as Felix Fickelgruber
Sally Hawkins (Paddington, The Shape of Water) as Mrs. Wonka
Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English, Mr Bean) as Father Julius
Jim Carter (Downton Abbey, Shakespeare in Love) as Abacus Crunch
Olivia Colman (The Crown, Paddington in Peru) as Mrs. Scrubitt
Hugh Grant (Paddington 2, Bridget Jones’ Diary) as Lofty
Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh, Marriage Story) as Larry Chucklesworth
Rakhee Thakrar (Sex Education, EastEnders) as Lottie Bell
Tom Davis (Murder In Successville, King Gary) as Bleacher
Natasha Rothwell (Insecure, How to Die Alone) as Piper Benz
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Mary Poppins Returns, The Split) as Officer Affable
Simon Farnaby (Ghosts, Yonderland) as Basil
Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, Call The Midwife) as Barbara
Phil Wang (Liars and Cheaters, Life and Beth) as Colin
What is the age rating of Wonka?
The official rating of Wonka in the UK, as certified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), is PG.
This means the film is considered suitable for all ages, with parental guidance advised for younger children.
Reasons for this rating is due to the film containing:
Mild suggestive references, all for comedic value
No nudity or implied nudity
Scenes of mild, comedic, violence
Some scenes of peril and threat including use of guns and rioting
Mild use of language
Where and when can I watch Wonka?
Wonka premiered on Sky Cinema on 6 December.
It is also available to watch in select cinemas if you want to watch on the big screen.