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  • Where the Wild Things Are
  • Opened October 16, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr 41 min
  • PG
    mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 9+. Read More
  • Misunderstood at home and at school, mischievous Max (Max Records) escapes to a land populated by majestic, and sometimes fierce, creatures known as the Wild Things. The Wild Things allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a Read More
  • Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Paul Dano, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Michael Berry Jr., Chris Cooper, Lauren Ambrose
  • Director: Spike Jonze
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Exclusive Cast Interviews! Watch Exclusive Cast Interviews! Max Records, Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker and more reveal their take on Where the Wild Things Are! Exclusive Interview with director Spike Jonze! Jonze talks about his process on making the movie, wild emotions and the re-shoots! The 20 Best Kid Adventure Flicks Based on Books photo gallery! Name your favorite kid adventure flick for a chance to win the WTWTA soundtrack! See Where the Wild Things Are in IMAX!

Where the Wild Things Are Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Let the Wild Rumpus Start!!

    ..."Inside all of us is a Wild Thing"...

    Where the Wild Things Are, written by Maurice Sendak, was a story I listened to when I was little every night before bed. I still remember begging my parents to just read it one more time. Inspired by the classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are "hits home" as one from the audience revealed. We get a fantastic image of the imagination and lonliness of 9-year old Max who runs away, sails to an island of beasts, and claims to be a king with great powers to keep them from eating him. Each of the Wild Things has their own personality and most of them share the same emotions just like everyone around us. The costumes are dirty, amazing, and true to the book. Thoughtfully written by Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers (Away We Go), this movie is special and worth seeing. If the book means anything to you, this movie will to. Perfect ending. (A)

    "Sometimes being happy isnt the best way to be happy"

    Sleeping in the perfect pile tonight...

  • Must Go!

    Where my inner child went.....

    by

    The happy and sad emotions that i felt as a child and pushed away, because of my sad upbringing......I cried and laughed as i felt the feeling that the young Max was feeling. I don't think anyone that wasn't a loner or the middle child will truly understand and have the amazing experience I had at 11:30 this morning! If your a child of a single parent or divorced family you will be touched by this film Spike Jonze did a phenomenal job bringing to life Maurice Sendak's children's book. Go see this but bring a tissue!

  • Must Go!

    Recreated Masterpiece

    Yeah this isn't going to be cherished by those too young to remember reading the book. You have to have that already and the sense of wonder at a child's imagination. There is a misunderstood passion for the unreal here and it will strike a chord with those who understand having gone through childhood already.

    Where the Wild Things Are was my absolute favorite book growing up and this just beings it all back as well as giving life to the characters in the story uniquely and impeccably. I could feel the story happening beyond what the book ever provided! And if nothing else, Carol's somber howl on the beach tore right through my heart and I left the theater wiping my eyes...! Going to buy the movie and reread the book... to experience it all over again!

Where the Wild Things Are Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Jonze has filmed a fantasy as if it were absolutely real, allowing us to see the...

  • 100
    Washington Post | Ann Hornaday

    In elaborating on the original book so boldly, and repopulating it so richly,...

  • 100
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    With Where the Wild Things Are Jonze has made a work of art that stands up to...

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    This is one of the year's best. To paraphrase the Wild Thing named KW, I could...

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