Wonka (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, Wonka is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Paul King, running about 117 minutes. “Every good thing in this world started with a dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Calah Lane as Noodle, Keegan-Michael Key as Chief-of-Police and Hugh Grant as Oompa-Loompa / Lofty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Wonka has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $587.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonka tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonka (2023)?
- In US, Wonka is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wonka worth watching?
- Wonka holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wonka?
- Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Grant and Sally Hawkins.
- When was Wonka released?
- Wonka was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.