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Wonka (2023)
Director: Paul King
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Grant
6.9
82%Runtime117 min
RatingPG
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Wonka (2023) has been well-received by critics, earning an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, directed by Paul King, is a comedic, family-friendly fantasy that explores the origins of the iconic character Willy Wonka. With a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb, the movie seems to have resonated with audiences as well, indicating a positively received addition to the Wonka cinematic universe.
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Fans of director Paul King's whimsical, visually-rich style will delight in this 2023 Willy Wonka origin story, which stars the versatile Timothée Chalamet as the young, eccentric chocolatier on a journey to change the world with his delectable creations.
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Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy film directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. It is a prequel to the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka and also features Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. It portrays Willy Wonka's early days as a chocolatier while contending with his future rivals.
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