Where the Wild Things Are
2009, English. Directed by Spike Jonze.
There's one in all of us.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 2,098 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Spike JonzeDirector
- Max RecordsMax
- Catherine KeenerMom
- James GandolfiniCarol (voice)
- Lauren AmbroseKW (voice)
- Catherine O'HaraJudith (voice)
- Forest WhitakerIra (voice)
- Chris CooperDouglas (voice)
- Paul DanoAlexander (voice)
- Spike JonzeBob (voice) / Terry (voice)
- Pepita EmmerichsClaire
- Mark RuffaloThe Boyfriend
- Max PfeiferClaire's Friend
Details
- Released
- 16 October 2009
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Dave Eggers, Spike Jonze
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $100M
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What Where the Wild Things Are is based on
Where the Wild Things Are is based on Where the Wild Things Are, a 1963 children's book by Maurice Sendak, published by Harper.
Children's book · 1963
Where the Wild Things Are
By Maurice Sendak
Published by Harper
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Where the Wild Things Are: quick answers
Is Where the Wild Things Are worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,098 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Where the Wild Things Are have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Where the Wild Things Are. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Where the Wild Things Are parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Where the Wild Things Are is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Where the Wild Things Are on?
Where the Wild Things Are isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Where the Wild Things Are?
If you liked Where the Wild Things Are, try Big Fish, Strings, Pinocchio.
Who directed Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was directed by Spike Jonze and stars Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini.
What is Where the Wild Things Are based on?
Where the Wild Things Are is based on Where the Wild Things Are, a 1963 children's book by Maurice Sendak, published by Harper.