Where the Wild Things Are
"There's one in all of us."
Originally released in 2009. Where the Wild Things Are is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Spike Jonze.
Starring Max Records, Catherine Keener, and James Gandolfini
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,961 votes)
Budget
$100M
Production budget
Box Office
$100.1M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Revenue
- $100,140,916
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Legendary Pictures
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- Playtone
- KLG Film Invest
- Wild Things Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 f...
Who directed Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are was directed by Spike Jonze.
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).
When was Where the Wild Things Are released?
Where the Wild Things Are was released on October 16, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where the Wild Things Are?
The main cast of Where the Wild Things Are includes Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara.
Is Where the Wild Things Are worth watching?
Where the Wild Things Are has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,961 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.