Where the Wild Things Are
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.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Adventure, Family
Story Snapshot
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.
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Where the Wild Things Are is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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