Where the Wild Things Are (2009) movie poster

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

"There's one in all of us."
ThumbScore
👍 60%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 72% (RT: 73%, MC: 71) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyDramaAdventureFamily

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Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,989 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
71
Cast
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)
It's divisive. Only 60% of audiences liked it based on 1,989 votes. Critics gave it 72%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Where the Wild Things Are, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Spike Jonze cited several classic fantasy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated fantasy films of 2009 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Where the Wild Things Are is a 2009 fantasy, drama, adventure film directed by Spike Jonze. 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. The film has been rated by 1,989 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a fantasy film, Where the Wild Things Are delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Where the Wild Things Are (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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