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"Where the Wild Things Are" (2009)
The film tells the story of Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Where the Wild Things Are" starring Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, and Catherine Keener.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Movie Review
Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers performed the near impossible, and "Where the Wild Things Are" - the film version - is a captivating, visually stunning production that fleshes out Sendak's universe while remaining completely faithful to the book.
Spike Jonze on "Where the Wild Things Are"
Filmmaker Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" to life on the big screen, complete with giant monsters who could have stepped right off the pages. First published in 1963, Sendak's award-winning book has been enjoyed by generations of kids, and Jonze says Sendak's work has stuck with him since he was a child.
Forest Whitaker Discusses "Where the Wild Things Are"
Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker ("The Last King of Scotland") lends his voice to the character of Ira, a big galoot who likes to go around putting holes in trees, in "Where the Wild Things Are."
Exclusive Max Records Interview
11 year old Max Records may be a relative newcomer to feature films, and a newbie to the Comic Con experience, but he handled himself like a pro in front of 6,000 fans and on the red carpet to promote "Where the Wild Things Are."
Catherine O'Hara Talks About "Where the Wild Things Are"
Catherine O'Hara says she absolutely loved Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" and admits that prior to being involved in the film version, she couldn't imagine how it would ever be made into a movie. After all, Sendak's short children's story is only 48 pages long (in hardcover) and doesn't obviously lend itself to becoming a full-length feature film.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Where the Wild Things Are," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Poster
"There's one in all of us"
"Where the Wild Things Are" Poster #2
Stunning poster for one of the most anticipated movies of 2009.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Character Posters
Character sheets from the movie "Where the Wild Things Are" featuring Max, Judith, Carol, Douglas, Alexander, The Bull, and KW.
Official "Where the Wild Things Are" Website
Warner Bros Pictures' official site for the adventure movie "Where the Wild Things Are." Release Date: October 16, 2009
Book Review: "Where the Wild Things Are"
About.com's Guide to Children's Books takes a look at Maurice Sendak's bestseller.