When is the finale of Wonka's The Golden Ticket on Netflix?

The first seven episodes are streaming now, and the two part finale arrives on Wednesday 30 September.

Is The Swimmers based on a true story?

Yes. It tells the true story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled Syria in 2015, helped pull a failing dinghy to safety, and went on to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics with the first Refugee Olympic Team.

Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind suitable for children?

It runs just under two hours and deals with famine and hardship, including some upsetting scenes, so it suits families with children aged around 11 and up. German audio is available.

The golden W arches of the chocolate factory in Wonka's The Golden Ticket, courtesy of Netflix

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What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend: Wonka's The Golden Ticket, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and The Swimmers

Published 25th September 2026Updated on 2026-09-25

Written byColleen Brownlee , Colleen Content and Website

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