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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.

Wonka available now on Sky Cinema and NOW