Is “Wonka” Suitable for Kids? What to Know About the PG-Rated Movie

Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet is rated PG for 'some violence, mild language and thematic elements'

Timothée Chalamet is introducing a new generation to Willy Wonka.

In Wonka, the actor stars as the eccentric titular character before he becomes the famous chocolatier we all know and love.

Unlike past iterations of Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 novel such as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), this new film tells the origin of Wonka’s life. However, it will still feature many familiar aspects of the original story.

Given the sometimes darker elements of Dahl’s original story, many parents are likely curious if the new film is suitable for children. The Motion Picture Association granted the film a PG rating, citing, “some violence, mild language and thematic elements.”

That being said, director Paul King tells PEOPLE that the film has something for the whole family. “For me, the great family movies, which is what I aspire to, are the ones that it's the same laughs for the kids as the grown-ups,” he explained. “I want it to work for everyone and that's the challenge and that's what we try to do [with Wonka].”

Before you decide whether to watch it with your family, here's what you need to know about Wonka.

Warning: some spoilers for Wonka ahead.

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There’s some physical violence

There’s some slight violence throughout the film. In one scene shown in the trailer, a police officer dunks Wonka’s head in water before smacking him in the head with his baton. Additionally, Calah Lane’s character gets roughhoused by her cruel guardian.

Several characters find themselves in near-death scenarios

In addition to some mild physical violence, the stakes are certainly raised as several characters find themselves in threatening situations. In one scene, a fire breaks out in a store, and in another, Chalamet and Lane’s characters get locked in a room as it fills with chocolate.

There’s mild language

There is very mild profanity in the film, including some implied curse words like “arse” and the use of the word “damn.”

There is some innuendo

In the film, one character gets some dating advice to help him woo another character. The scene is slightly suggestive, as one character tells him to wear short shorts to show off his legs, teasing that showing his thighs will make his love interest “sigh.”

There is some alcohol use

Though very mild, there is some portrayal of alcohol in the film, particularly as an Oompa Loompa is seen fixing himself a cocktail.

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