Where the Wild Things Are overview

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Synopsis:

Visionary director Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book to the big screen with the help of hipster icon Dave Eggers, who teamed with Jonze to pen the adapted screenplay. A mixture of real actors, computer animation, and live puppeteering, Where the Wild Things Are follows the adventures of a young boy named Max (Max Records) as he enters the world of the Wild Things, a race of strange and enormous creatures who gradually turn the young boy into their king.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Spike Jonze
  • Studio: Wild Things, Village Roadshow Pictures, Playtone Pictures, Legendary Pictures
  • Year: 2009
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Fantasy
  • Filmed in: Animation & Live Action Mixed, Color
  • Release: 2009 10 16 (USA), 2009 10 16 (USA - IMAX)

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