Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

6.5/10 101 min Adventure Drama Family Fantasy

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.

Cast

Max Records

Max

Catherine Keener

Mom

James Gandolfini

Carol (voice)

Lauren Ambrose

KW (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Judith (voice)

Forest Whitaker

Ira (voice)

Chris Cooper

Douglas (voice)

Paul Dano

Alexander (voice)

Spike Jonze

Bob (voice) / Terry (voice)

Mark Ruffalo

The Boyfriend

Ryan Corr

Claire's Friend

Steve Mouzakis

Teacher

Michael Berry Jr.

The Bull (voice)

Nick Farnell

Judith Suit Performer

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