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Wonka has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild threat, violence, implied bad language

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Wonka
A new re-image of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory novel from Roald Dahl based on the character of Wonka has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild threat, violence, implied bad language

The movie stars Timothee Chalamet who has previously been seen in Loving Leah and will be seen next year in Dune: Part Two, it also features Olivia Coleman from Hyde Park On Hudson and Hugh Grant from Notting Hill.

The movie is directed by Paul King who has previously been in charge of The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour and Bunny and the Bull.

PG Certificate

Movie Synopsis

Focusing on a young Willy Wonka and how he came to meet the Oompa-Loompas on one of his earliest adventures.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Wonka
  • BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
  • Reason: mild threat, violence, implied bad language
  • Release date: 8th December 2023
  • Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hours 46 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Paul King
  • Starring:
    • Timothee Chalamet
    • Olivia Colman
    • Hugh Grant
Wonka

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