“Wonka” is a great film to buy or rent to watch at home, particularly if one has little kids. Timothée Chalamet’s latest movie is rated PG, with charming humor and catchy songs. And if you find yourself wanting even more candy-related misadventures in your life, it’s easy enough to track down the previous two movies derived from Roald Dahl’s story.
The original 1971 “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” and the 2005 remake directed by Tim Burton, titled “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” are both available on Max. If you already have a subscription, you can watch them both at your leisure. If you don’t, the most affordable plan starts at $9.99 a month, but it will come with ads. Higher-priced tiers are available in case you want a commercial-free viewing experience. Additionally, you can buy or rent digital copies of both movies on the same platforms that offer “Wonka.” Fortunately, the older movies shouldn’t cost as much as “Wonka” does right now. Prime Video presently has “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” available to rent at $3.79. Physical copies of both films are also available from a number of retailers.
“Wonka” has grossed over half a billion dollars at the global box office, so a ton of people have already experienced the magic this movie offers. Even if you haven’t, it’s easier than ever to see the origin of Willy Wonka.
