Where the Wild Things Are

Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2009 Nationwide

Tom Hanks, Michael Berry, Catherine Keener, Lauren Ambrose, John Carls, Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano, Gary Goetzman, Lynn Harris, Dave Eggers, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, Jon Jashni, Spike Jonze, Bruce Berman, Tom Noonan, Maurice Sendak

PG Action 1 hr, 34 m

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Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in "Where the Wild Things Are," a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in. The film tells the story of Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.
Action Adventure Drama Family Fantasy Kids

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The film's director Spike Jonze last directed Beastie Boys Story and Her. The film's writer Spike Jonze last wrote Her.

Director
Spike Jonze
Producers
John Carls
Gary Goetzman
Tom Hanks
Maurice Sendak

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language
Runtime
1 hr, 34 m
Tagline
There's one in all of us.
Also known as
Not available
Language
English

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Key Facts

  • An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story. The film is expected to be live-action with heavy CGI-animated elements. Lauren Ambrose will replace Michelle Williams (11/26/07).

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Completed

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Release Dates

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Where the Wild Things Are was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 16, 2009 . in around 3,735 theaters There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Law Abiding Citizen, The Stepfather and New York, I Love You.



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Mon., Feb. 1, 2010

  • Added a running time of 94 minutes

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