Where the Wild Things Are(2009)
“There's one in all of us.”
Overview
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Director
Spike Jonze
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$100M
Revenue
$100M
Cast
Max Records
as Max
Catherine Keener
as Mom
James Gandolfini
as Carol (voice)
Lauren Ambrose
as KW (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
as Judith (voice)
Forest Whitaker
as Ira (voice)
Chris Cooper
as Douglas (voice)
Paul Dano
as Alexander (voice)
Spike Jonze
as Bob (voice) / Terry (voice)
Pepita Emmerichs
as Claire
Mark Ruffalo
as The Boyfriend
Max Pfeifer
as Claire's Friend
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$100M
Box Office
$100M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Legendary Pictures • Village Roadshow Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Where the Wild Things Are?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Where the Wild Things Are (2009).
What is Where the Wild Things Are about?▼
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Who directed Where the Wild Things Are?▼
Where the Wild Things Are was directed by Spike Jonze and released in 2009. It is a fantasy, drama, adventure, family film.
How long is Where the Wild Things Are?▼
Where the Wild Things Are has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Where the Wild Things Are?▼
The cast of Where the Wild Things Are includes Max Records as Max, Catherine Keener as Mom, James Gandolfini as Carol (voice), Lauren Ambrose as KW (voice), Catherine O'Hara as Judith (voice) and more.
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