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Where the Wild Things Are (2009) -- Young, mischievous Max is sent to bed without his supper, but when his bedroom turns in to a magical jungle landscape filled with strange creatures, he embarks on a wild imaginary adventure.
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) -- First trailer for the film based on the classic children's book by Maurice Sendak

Overview

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Director:
Spike Jonze
Writers (WGA):
Spike Jonze (screenplay) &
Dave Eggers (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
16 October 2009 (USA) more
Tagline:
There's one in all of us.
Plot:
An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler. | add synopsis

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Status:
Post-production | See complete list of 12,000 in-production titles »
Status Updated:
1 April 2009
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Cast

 

Catherine Keener ... Connie
Max Records ... Max

Mark Ruffalo

Lauren Ambrose ... KW (voice)

James Gandolfini ... Carol (voice)

Catherine O'Hara ... Judith (voice)

Forest Whitaker ... Ira (voice)
other cast:

Paul Dano ... Alexander (voice)
Tom Noonan ... Douglas (voice)

Alice Parkinson ... KW

Michael Berry Jr. ... Daniel the Bull (voice)

Angus Sampson

Robby D. Bruce ... Bully

Steve Mouzakis ... Mr. Elliott
John Leary ... Douglas
Nick Farnell ... Judith
Sonny Gerasimowicz
Sam Longley ... Ira
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Additional Details

Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Spike Jonze was approached by Maurice Sendak and was asked to take on the film adaptation. A movie had been on the burner since the early 90s, and Mr. Sendak had not been able to find anyone fitting to take it on. more
Quotes:
Carol: [from trailer] I didn't want to wake you up, but I really wanted to show you something. more
Movie Connections:
Version of Where the Wild Things Are (1973) more

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