Plot & Details
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.
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Genre(s): Action,Family,Fantasy
- Run Time: 104min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 10/16/2009
- DVD Release Date: 03/02/2010
- Status: In Theaters
- Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
- Director(s): Spike Jonze
- Starring: Max Records , Catherine Keener , Steve Mouzakis , James Gandolfini , Paul Dano
- Themes: Fantasy Lands,Mothers and Sons,Runaways
- Tone: Compassionate,Fanciful,Melancholy,Poignant,Reflective
- Keywords: boy,childhood,creature,fantasy,island,monster,runaway [from home],sailboat,savage
- Country of Origin: USA (10-16-2009),USA - IMAX (10-16-2009)
- Language: English
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Score | Karen O | Nominated |
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Score | Carter Burwell | Nominated |
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