Wonka

Timothée Chalamet shows his sweet side in this origin story about Roald Dahl’s confectionary maker, brought to the screen by the director of the Paddington film series.

 

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  • Director

    Paul King

  • With

    Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Coleman, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant

  • USA-UK 2023. Run time 116min

  • Certificate

    PG

  • IMAX with Laser

★★★★★
‘A superbly sweet treat.’
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Paddington director Paul King takes on one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved tales, offering a refreshing spin on the story of young Willy Wonka and how he became the world’s most famous chocolatiers. Timothée Chalamet is a perfect fit as the sweet genius, whose adventures around the world and the people he encounters all feed into the creation of his delectable delights. And it will be the sweetest of treats on the UK’s biggest screen.