USA / Germany / Australia,
2009, 97 min
Directed by:
Spike JonzeCinematography:
Lance AcordCast:
Max Records, Ryan Corr, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Paul Dano, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, Tom Noonan, Alice Parkinson (more)VOD (4)
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Maurice Sendak's classic book 'Where the Wild Things Are' comes to the big screen in an adventure tale for every generation. Directed by innovative filmmaker Spike Jonze, Where the Wild Things Are follows the adventure of Max, a mischievous young boy who is sent to his room after rebelling against his mother. However, Max's imagination is free to roam, and it soon transports him to a thriving forest bordering a vast sea. Delighted, Max sets sail for the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns and Max rules. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Golden Globes
- 2010 - Carter Burwell (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2010 - Max Records (Best Young Actor/Actress)
- 2010 - Carter Burwell, Karen O (Best Score)
- 2010 - Karen O, Nick Zinner (Best Song)
- 2010 - Casey Storm (Best Costume Design)
The Saturn Awards
- 2010 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2010 - Dave Eggers, Spike Jonze (Best Writing)
- 2010 - Catherine Keener (Best Actress)
- 2010 - Max Records (Best Performance by a Younger Actor)