ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Wonka” (2023 – PG – 112 minutes)

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl’s novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl’s novel.

Director: Paul King
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, Paterson Joseph